Question

which is the best way to complete the text? the la brea tar pits formed from crude oil that seeped through fissures in the earths fossilized remains of at least fifty - nine species of mammals from the pleistocene epoch have been found in the pits. crust, the crust. because the crust. the

Explanation:

The first - part "The La Brea tar pits formed from crude oil that seeped through fissures in the earth's crust" is a complete thought. A period is needed to separate it from the next independent clause "The fossilized remains of at least fifty - nine species of mammals from the Pleistocene Epoch have been found in the pits." The option "crust. The" provides the correct punctuation and transition.

Answer:

crust. The