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)

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

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

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

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The conclusion supported by the discovery of these fossils is:

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

This suggests that the landmasses where the fossils were found were once connected or significantly closer than they are today, likely due to continental drift.