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

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

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The most supported conclusion by the discovery of identical spider mites on opposite sides of the ocean is:

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

This suggests that continental drift or changes in landmasses over time could explain how the same species existed in these now distant locations.