Question

recall what you learned about the state of virginia. choose the statements that describe the paleontology of the state. check all that apply. the rocks in virginia represent many periods in history. virginia was once covered by a sea. virginia’s fossils include woolly mammoths. the allegheny plateau includes coal deposits. virginia is home to fossils that are mostly from the cenozoic era. the state’s climate was once warm and humid, like a tropical jungle.

Explanation:

Paleontology of Virginia involves its fossil record and geological history. Key points: Diverse rock periods (supports fossil formation), past sea coverage (marine fossils), woolly mammoth fossils (Pleistocene), coal deposits (plant fossil origin), and historical warm/humid climates (tropical-like environments). Cenozoic dominance is incorrect as fossils span multiple eras.

Answer:

The rocks in Virginia represent many periods in history., Virginia was once covered by a sea., Virginia's fossils include woolly mammoths., The Allegheny Plateau includes coal deposits., The state's climate was once warm and humid, like a tropical jungle.