Question

Paleontologists have found turtle, frog, and shark fossils in Montana. The organisms existed 50–60 million years ago. Which statement most likely describes the climate in this area 50-60 million years ago?

The climate was polar with cold temperatures year round and minimal precipitation.


The climate was dry with hot summers and very low precipitation.


The climate was warm with mild winters and moderate precipitation.


The climate was cold and had high precipitation.

Answer 1

The climate was cold and had high precipitation.

Step-by-step explanation:

turtle, frog, and shark are marine animals which required a water body for their survival and high rate of precipitation just like coastal regions. All three organisms fossils are found in Montana which tells us that once there was a water body such as sea or ocean in this area due to which these aquatic animals lived there so this region has cold climate with high precipitation.