Question

reconstructing a landscape
which statements about this area are true based on
what you know about petrified fossils? check all that
apply.
the area was once a forest.
the area was uplifted.
the area was void of organic material.
the area was probably covered by water.
the area was covered by volcanic material.

Explanation:

Petrified fossils form from organic material (so the area wasn't void of it). If there are petrified tree - like fossils (common in petrified forests), the area was once a forest. Uplift can expose these fossils (from underwater or lower levels). Water is often involved in the fossilization process (carrying minerals for petrification). Volcanic material isn't a necessary part of petrified fossil formation in general.

Answer:

• The area was once a forest.
• The area was uplifted.
• The area was probably covered by water.