Sedimentary rocks with marine fossils are exposed at the top of Mt.Everest.Which scientists would make most use of this observation in their study?
A)Meteorologists,because they could use the fossils as a guide to ancient climates
B)Geologists,because their elevation is related to physical geology and fossils are related to Earth history
C)Oceanographers,because the fossils can tell us about periods when the earth was covered with water to the height of Mt.Everest
D)Astronomers,because they can study how life came from outer space to Earth

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Geologists would make most use of this observation as the presence of marine fossils suggests that the area was once covered by ocean and has undergone significant geological processes such as tectonic uplift to reach its current elevation. This helps them in understanding the physical geology and Earth history of the area.

Sedimentary Rocks with Marine Fossils Are Exposed at the Top