Question

In a series of rock layers, a geologist finds fossilized shellfish and bony fish in layers that are 1.0 m and 1.5 m deep. However, in a layer that is 2.0 m deep, he finds fossils of a lizard-like dinosaur and a fern-like tree.



Which explains his findings?











A. The ancient land area was invaded by a sea.






B. An asteroid hit the area, causing the dinosaur to become extinct.






C. The ancient sea dried up and became land.





D. The continent shifted to a polar region

Answer 1

@k_lynn

Answer 2

@Nnesha

Answer 3

A