The ancient geographic setting of an area is known as its
a. transgression.
b. passive margin.
c. paleogeography.
d. phytoplankton.

The ancient geographic setting of an area is known as its C)paleogeography. Paleogeography is the study of historical geography and is generally used when studying physical landscapes, but can sometimes include the study of culture or human environments. Paleogeography is essential for scientific understanding of ancient peoples and their ways of life and how the two intertwined.