Question #6426955Single Choice

Biology

Question

Why are fossils from organisms that lived in shallow marine environments often found in sedimentary rocks?

Options

A
    Shallow marine environments are more likely to have low temperatures  
B
    The organisms in shallow waters are less likely to be buried  
C
    Shallow marine environments are rich in sediments that promote fossilization  
D
    Organisms in shallow waters do not decompose quickly  

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