Where would be the best place to search for fossils?
A) an area that was formerly a desert
B) an area that was formerly a volcano
C) an area that is currently a desert but once was an ocean
D) an area that is currently an ocean but was formerly a desert
E) an area that is currently a volcano but was once a desert

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Fossils are often found in sedimentary rock layers that were formed in areas that were once covered by water, such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. Therefore, an area that is currently a desert but once was an ocean would provide the best chance of finding fossils.

Where Would Be the Best Place to Search for Fossils