Question

a geologist finds a large rock containing a seashell. what does this tell about the area at the time the rock was formed? the area was covered by water. the area was hot and tropical. the area was dry and sandy. the area was snowy and cold.

Explanation:

Seashells are formed in water. If a rock contains a seashell, it suggests that the area where the rock was formed was once under water. There is no direct indication from a seashell in a rock about the area being hot - tropical (no evidence of tropical plants or specific tropical - climate - related features), dry - sandy (seashells are not typically associated with dry sandy non - aquatic environments), or snowy - cold (no cold - climate - specific fossils or features).

Answer:

The area was covered by water.