In states along the Gulf of Mexico, fossilized seashells from millions of years ago are often found on land many kilometers from the shore. These fossils are
evidence that
A seashells are formed by land creatures.
OB
the Gulf shoreline was farther out to sea in the past.
C. the Gulf shoreline's location has not changed.
OD
the Gulf shoreline was farther inland in the past.

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Explanation:

its hard for me to see which word is supposed to be in bold. if i knew then i would be able to better.

the correct answer is b. in order to explain a point clearly in an essay, it is always better to include a clear example of your ideas. including an scenario in which a family is affected by consumerism will support your argument as well as supporting details, such as quotations from experts and statistics. option a could be correct, but statistics and quotations are supporting ideas rather than clear explanations. choices c and d are simply inadequate. they do not add information about the effects of consumerism, rather they are strategies for engaging the reader