Fossils are most often found in which kind of rocks?

Meteorites

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Sedimentary rocks

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Igneous rocks

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Metamorphic rocks

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Solution

The correct option is C Sedimentary rocks
Fossils are the preserved remains of plants and animals. Sedimentary rocks are formed of material usually derived from breaking up and wearing away of older rocks. The remains of plants and animals are covered by a layer of sedimentary materials like rock, sand and clay gets harden over time to form rock remnants. Thus, the correct option is B.

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