Imagine That a Layer of Leaves Is Scattered Along a Forest

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a layer of leaves is scattered along a forest floor; what must happen in order to preserve these leaves as fossils?

A) The leaves must be picked up by wind or animals and carried to a desert.
B) The leaves must be buried slowly so that the leaves can begin to rot.
C) The leaves must be buried rapidly in order to keep out oxygen.
D) The leaves will never be preserved as they do not contain hard parts.