Why do bones remain for centuries after a person dies?

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A Bones have calcium which makes the bones stronger
B Because it is the skeleton of a human
C Because they are strong enough
D none of the above

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Answer: A. Bones have calcium which makes the bones stronger

Bones contain calcium and phosphorus minerals, which are hard and do not decay easily, so bones last for centuries.

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Why do bones remain for centuries after a person dies?

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