What are fossils ? How are they formed? Name two methods for the determination of age of a fossil

(A) Fossils - The remains or impressions of dead and decayed plants and animals are called fossils.
(b) They are formed when compressed under high pressure deep under the soil.
© (i) Carbon dating (zz) Fossils which are found near the surface are more recent than the fossils
which are found deep under the soil.