Question

A fossil is
a.
an imprint in stone of something that once lived.
b.
an ancient way of writing, carved into stone or stamped into clay.
c.
something that human beings learned how to make and use.
d.
a written record.

Answer 1

A fossil is an imprint on stone of something that once lived, like a plant or even a small animal.

So (a) an imprint in stone of something that once lived – is the right answer. The process of fossilization replaces organic matter with minerals.

These minerals seep into the object, harden and become fossil stone.