The Green River Formation contains the remains of organic matter that fell to the bottom of interconnected lakes that existed around 40 million years ago. Rocks from this formation can be found in Colorado, Wyoming, and Utah. These formations should contain which material?

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The Green River Formation consists of sedimentary rock, which is typically formed from the accumulation of sediment and organic matter at the bottom of bodies of water, such as the interconnected lakes mentioned.

The Green River Formation Contains the Remains of Organic Matter