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Climate Change — Test

Question 21 • Earth and Space Science

What does the discovery of a palm frond fossil in Southern Wyoming suggest?

Answer
A
Wyoming's elevation has always been the same.
B
Palm trees can survive in cold climates.
C
The fossil was likely moved by glaciers.
D
Wyoming was once much warmer than it is today.

Explanation

Palm trees grow in warm climates, so a palm frond fossil found in Wyoming suggests the region once had a warmer climate than it does today. It does not show that Wyoming’s elevation stayed the same or that palms can survive in cold conditions. The best choice is “Wyoming was once much warmer than it is today.”

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