Question

Geologist discovered fossils of identical spider mites from the same time period but on opposite sides of the ocean from each other. What conclusion is supported by the discovery of these fossils?(1 point) Responses The locations of the fossils were once vast swamp lands. The locations of the fossils were once vast swamp lands. The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other. The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other. The mites were extraordinary swimmers. The mites were extraordinary swimmers. The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived.

Answer 1

The most supported conclusion by the discovery of identical spider mites on opposite sides of the ocean is: **The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.**

This conclusion suggests that the continents were once connected or that the spider mites had a common ancestor that existed before the continents drifted apart, which aligns with the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift.