Fossil Forms | Do Now 1.15.2025

Based on the presence of marine creature fossils in North Texas, what can you infer about the historical environment of this region?

• It was a desert with little to no water.

• It was once covered by a shallow sea.

• It was a dense forest with heavy rainfall.

• It was a mountainous region with glaciers.

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If you find a fossil of a forest plant, what can you deduce about the climate of the area when the plant was alive?

• The area was likely arid and dry.

• The area had a warm and humid climate.

• The area was covered by ice and snow.

• The area was a desert with sand dunes.

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A fossil of a land creature is discovered in a region that is currently a desert. What does this suggest about the past environment of the region?

• The region was always a desert.

• The region was once a forest or grassland.

• The region was covered by a glacier.

• The region was a volcanic landscape.

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How can the discovery of seashell fossils in a mountainous area inform scientists about the area's geological history?

• The area was always mountainous and dry.

• The area was once underwater, possibly part of an ancient sea.

• The area was a desert with sand dunes.

• The area was covered by dense forest.

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What reasoning can be used to conclude that an area with both marine and land creature fossils had a diverse environment in the past?

• The area was always a desert with no water sources.

• The area experienced significant environmental changes over time.

• The area was always a dense forest.

• The area was covered by glaciers throughout its history.

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