Question

describing virginias geology
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
virginias fossils include woolly mammoths
the allegheny plateau includes coal deposits
virginia is home to fossils that are mostly from the cenozoic era
the states climate was once warm and humid, like a tropical jungle

Explanation:

• The rocks in Virginia represent many historical periods as evidenced by its diverse geology.
• Fossil records and geological studies suggest Virginia was once covered by a sea.
• Woolly mammoth fossils have been found in Virginia.
• The Allegheny Plateau has coal - bearing strata.
• Virginia has a rich fossil record with many fossils from the Cenozoic era.
• Paleoclimatic evidence indicates Virginia once had a warm, humid climate like a tropical jungle.

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.
• 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.