Question

which association correctly links the time period with the location of the fossils?
pennsylvanian → eastern and western virginia
cambrian → throughout southern virginia
tertiary → eastern virginia
quaternary → eastern and western virginia

Explanation:

• Analyze each option by referring to the geological map.
• For the Tertiary option: Check if the Tertiary - colored area (yellow) is in eastern Virginia.
• For the Pennsylvanian option: See if the Pennsylvanian - colored area (blue) is in eastern and western Virginia (it is mainly in a mountainous area, not both east and west).
• For the Cambrian option: Check if the Cambrian - colored area (red) is throughout southern Virginia (it is not).
• For the Quaternary option: Check if the Quaternary - colored area (beige) is in eastern and western Virginia (it is mainly in the far - east and not in the west).

Answer:

C. Tertiary → eastern Virginia