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Why were the fossil remains of Mesosaurus important to Alfred Wegener?(1 point)

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They proved that Mesosaurus is extinct.
They proved that Mesosaurus is extinct.

They suggested that the two continents where they were found could have been joined.
They suggested that the two continents where they were found could have been joined.

They proved that Earth is composed of several rocky tectonic plates.
They proved that Earth is composed of several rocky tectonic plates.

They were the first fossils discovered in Africa and South America.
They were the first fossils discovered in Africa and South America.
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The correct response is: **They suggested that the two continents where they were found could have been joined.**

The fossil remains of Mesosaurus were found in both South America and Africa, providing evidence that these continents were once connected, supporting Wegener's theory of continental drift.