If you find fossils of seashells and coral in a landlocked forest, what does that most likely indicate?

A. The forest contains organisms that migrated from the ocean.
B. The forest is growing above an underground water source.
C. The forest area was once covered with water.
D. The forest area was once close to the coast.

It's either :
The forest area was once covered in water.
OR
The forest area was once close to the coast.

Answered by Melony | 2024-06-10

Finding fossils of seashells and coral in a landlocked forest strongly suggests that the area was previously underwater. This indicates a significant geological change over time. Hence, the correct answer is C: The forest area was once covered with water.
;

Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26