How Fossils Formed Name:
Sequencing Events in the
Fossilisation Process
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The soft parts of the fish
begin to decay.
The remains of the fish
absorb minerals which turn
it into a stone like
substance over a long time.
A fish dies and sinks to the
ocean floor.
More layers of sediment
build up over the fish’s
remains adding pressure.
Layers of sediment wash
over the fish’s body until it
is completely covered.
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