Discuss the following: Why are we missing some fossil evidence, and how does this affect relative dating techniques? Fossils are formed usually from rigid organisms, so many soft-bodied animals and plants may be absent from the fossil record. Another factor necessary for fossil formation is protecting the organism from natural decay. To accomplish that, fossilized organisms were probably covered quickly by sediment and not exposed to weathering forces for very long. Given these factors, should relative dating be used as a primary method of determining age of fossils? Do missing fossil records

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