PLEASE HELP FAS ONLY FIVE MINS FOR QUI LEFT Petoskey stones are actually fossils! They are the remains of colonial coral that lived in Lake Michigan over 350 million years ago. Their white, circular patterns outline the ancient animals contained within them.

Why did the author use a definition pattern in this passage?

to discuss different types of Petoskey stones
to present the author’s opinion of Petoskey stones
to clarify why the author decided to write about Petoskey stones
to explain what a Petoskey stone is by providing a detailed description

To explain what a Petoskey stone is by providing a detailed description

Explanation:

the other answers don't make sense to have with the passage.

1st: doesn't have that many stones

2nd: the info written wasn't an opinion

3rd: the other isn't giving reasons

well basically since ima beginner people will answer any subject "right away"and if you get more points you could ask more questions or if you answer someone's question you get points

homework should not be banned because it tells the teacher if you were paying attention in class or not. it assures the teacher that you understand the material so you can move on to different material.