if a corpse completely decomposes in approximately a decade (without a coffin), how can we find bones from thousands of years ago? are they fossils? if so, how do they become fossils?

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∻1 Answer∻ ⚹ Bones can survive for thousands of years under the right conditions, and they can become fossils through a process called fossilization. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹Fossilization⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹Fossilization is a process that preserves organic remains over geological time periods. For bones to become fossils, they typically need to be buried quickly after the organism's death to protect them from scavengers and environmental conditions. Over time, the organic materials in the bones can be replaced with minerals, turning them into stone-like fossils. Factors such as the pH of the soil, temperature, and burial conditions can affect the preservation of bones. In some cases, bones can survive without fossilization if they are in extremely dry or cold environments that inhibit decomposition.⚹◊How do environmental conditions contribute to the preservation of bones over thousands of years?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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