A geologist finds ripples preserved in ancient sedimentary rocks that look like ripples made by water in mud . He concludes that there was once water in that location that created the ripples . Why is this conclusion reasonable ?

the abdomen (less formally called the belly, stomach, tummy or midriff) constitutes the part of the body between the thorax (chest) and pelvis, in humans and in other vertebrates. the region occupied by the abdomen is termed the abdominal cavity. the stomach secretes acid and enzymes that digest food. ridges of muscle tissue called rugae line the stomach. the stomach muscles contract periodically, churning food to enhance digestion. the pyloric sphincter is a muscular valve that opens to allow food to pass from the stomach to the small intestine.

sound moves fastest in solids because the molecules are tightly packed and it allows sound to vibrate