Question

Two fish fossils have been found in the Temple Butte Formation. Other fossils found here include sea sponges, corals, snails and crinoids. What does that tell you about the environment in the Grand Canyon region when this layer was deposited?

A. This layer was deposited near estuary fill deposits, tidal channels, and shallow oceans.

B. This layer was deposited near deep, cold ocean trenches.

C. This layer was deposited near a tropical rainforest.

D. This layer was deposited near a desert.

Answer 1

A. This layer was deposited near estuary fill deposits, tidal channels, and shallow oceans.

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