Question
The fossils of this reptile were found only on the continents of South America and Africa. If this reptile could swim across the Atlantic Ocean, its fossils would have been found on other continents. What argument can BEST be made using this diagram?
A.
Earth's continents were once closer together.
B.
Earth's plates are in the same location today as they were millions of years ago.
C.
Earth's surface was once under water.
D.
Earth's landmasses continue to erode causing animal populations to be separated.
A.
Earth's continents were once closer together.
B.
Earth's plates are in the same location today as they were millions of years ago.
C.
Earth's surface was once under water.
D.
Earth's landmasses continue to erode causing animal populations to be separated.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The best argument that can be made using the information provided in the diagram is:
**A. Earth's continents were once closer together.**
This conclusion is drawn from the fact that the fossils of the reptile were found only on South America and Africa, suggesting that these continents were once connected or much closer together, allowing for species to inhabit both landmasses before they separated. This supports the theory of continental drift.
**A. Earth's continents were once closer together.**
This conclusion is drawn from the fact that the fossils of the reptile were found only on South America and Africa, suggesting that these continents were once connected or much closer together, allowing for species to inhabit both landmasses before they separated. This supports the theory of continental drift.