Why was the Mesosaurus fossil one of the most convincing arguments in favor of continental drift?
a
The fossils of the Mesosaurus were found in a rock layer that was older than the Mesosaurus itself.
b
The Mesosaurus fossils were tropical plant seeds found in Antarctica, suggesting Antarctica must have once been in a tropical location.
c
The Mesosaurus was a water dwelling dinosaur whose fossils were found atop the Himalayan mountains.
d
The fossils of this freshwater reptile were found in both South America and Africa could not have swam across the Atlantic ocean.
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The correct answer is:
d The fossils of this freshwater reptile were found in both South America and Africa could not have swam across the Atlantic ocean.
This fossil evidence strongly supported the theory of continental drift, indicating that these two continents were once connected.
