Answer:
What is a fossil? Fossils are the preserved remains of plants and animals whose bodies were buried in sediments, such as sand and mud, under ancient seas, lakes and rivers. Fossils also include any preserved trace of life that is typically more than 10 000 years old.
Explanation:
The modern use of the word 'fossil' refers to the physical evidence of former life from a period of time prior to recorded human history.
