Question
Why are the same type of fossils found in different parts of the world? Hint: Like the Mesosaurus.
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They lived in Multiple Locations
Because..... ALIENS
Because of movement of the plates (PLATE MOTION)
they swam there
24 seconds left to answer
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They lived in Multiple Locations
Because..... ALIENS
Because of movement of the plates (PLATE MOTION)
they swam there
Answers
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The presence of the same type of fossils, like those of Mesosaurus, in different parts of the world is primarily explained by the theory of continental drift and plate tectonics. During the time Mesosaurus lived, the continents were positioned differently than they are today.
These fossils indicate that the continents were once connected, allowing species to inhabit a larger area. After the continents drifted apart, the same species remained isolated on different landmasses, leading to the discovery of similar fossils in disparate locations.
So, the correct answer is: **Because of the movement of the plates (PLATE MOTION).**
These fossils indicate that the continents were once connected, allowing species to inhabit a larger area. After the continents drifted apart, the same species remained isolated on different landmasses, leading to the discovery of similar fossils in disparate locations.
So, the correct answer is: **Because of the movement of the plates (PLATE MOTION).**