Question

Which of the following rocks may also contain fossils of plants, animals, and other microorganisms that once lived on them?

• A. \( \text{Sedimentary rocks} \)
• B. \( \text{Extrusive igneous rocks} \)
• C. \( \text{Metamorphic rocks} \)
• D. \( \text{Plutonic rocks} \)

Hint:

Think of sedimentary rocks as layers of deposited material that can trap and preserve ancient life forms.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Sedimentary rocks are formed from the accumulation and cementation of sediments, which can include the remains of plants, animals, and other microorganisms. These remains can be preserved as fossils within the rock layers. Igneous rocks are formed from the cooling and solidification of magma or lava, and metamorphic rocks are formed from existing rocks altered by heat and pressure, processes that usually destroy fossils.