Question

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 much closer to each other.
The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.

The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived.
The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived.

The mites were extraordinary swimmers.
The mites were extraordinary swimmers.

The locations of the fossils were once vast swamp lands.
The locations of the fossils were once vast swamp lands.

Answer 1

The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.

Answer 2

The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.

Explanation: Finding identical fossils in distant continents supports that those landmasses were once joined (continental drift / plate tectonics), allowing the species to inhabit both areas.