Question

Why have we not found examples in the fossil record of every animal that ever lived on earth? select all that apply. select all that apply. many fossils remain buried. we can only find them when they are exposed by erosion or excavation. to become a fossil, an animal must remain buried for thousands or millions of years until it (and the layer around it) turns to rock. it is just a matter of time before we find them all. rocks contain the history of all life, if you know where to look. to become a fossil, an animal must be quickly and completely buried in ash or sediment before it has a chance to decompose?

Answer 1

Many fossils remain buried
Rocks contain the history of life...


Btw the animal ones don't count i think cuz fossils can be anything like teeth, bones or anything not just animals it can be formed by leaves as well so just for extra guidance i believe the ones that state animals are probably not the options to choose due to the fact that fossils are not just living organisms they're anything that has been buried and decomposed over many years and layers of sediments cover it over many years compression may alter the shape of the fossil aswell!

Hope that extra info helps for a bit of guidance!