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pragya sharda

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Which two conditions are the most important in order for an organism to become fossilized?
 
  A) Rapid death and oxygen-free environment
  B) Rapid burial and possession of hard parts
  C) Rapid mineralization and rapid desiccation
  D) Rapid decay and possession of soft tissues

Question 2

________ is a term used to define 88 of Earth's history prior to the start of the Paleozoic era.
 
  A) Quaternary
  B) Precambrian
  C) Paleogene
  D) Jurassic



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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