Alfred Wegener used the evidence of fossils of extinct species found in matching rock layers on continents that are now separated by oceans to support his theory of continental drift. This included fossils of species such as the Mesosaurus, which were found in South America and Africa, suggesting that these continents were once connected.
What type of fossil evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?(1 point)
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Fossils of dinosaurs found in oceanic sediments
Fossils of dinosaurs found in oceanic sediments
Fossils of modern species found in matching rock layers on continents that are now separated by oceans.
Fossils of modern species found in matching rock layers on continents that are now separated by oceans.
Fossils of extinct species found in matching rock layers on continents that are now separated by oceans.
Fossils of extinct species found in matching rock layers on continents that are now separated by oceans.
Fossils of marine animals found at high elevations on mountain ranges.
Fossils of marine animals found at high elevations on mountain ranges.
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