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, or the crust. because the

Explanation:

The second - part of the sentence provides additional information about the La Brea tar pits. "Because the" in the third option creates a logical connection, explaining why the fossilized remains were found in the pits. The first option just has "The" which makes the two parts seem disjointed. The second option with "or the" is inappropriate as there is no alternative being presented.

Answer:

crust. Because the