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What explains the existence of Mesosaurus fossils in both Africa and South America?(1 point)
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The Mesosaurus evolved independently on both continents.
The Mesosaurus evolved independently on both continents.
The Earth’s continents were once joined together.
The Earth’s continents were once joined together.
Earth’s natural phenomena, like floods, moved the fossils around the world.
Earth’s natural phenomena, like floods, moved the fossils around the world.
The Mesosaurus was a good swimmer.
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The Mesosaurus evolved independently on both continents.
The Mesosaurus evolved independently on both continents.
The Earth’s continents were once joined together.
The Earth’s continents were once joined together.
Earth’s natural phenomena, like floods, moved the fossils around the world.
Earth’s natural phenomena, like floods, moved the fossils around the world.
The Mesosaurus was a good swimmer.
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The correct explanation for the existence of Mesosaurus fossils in both Africa and South America is:
**The Earth’s continents were once joined together.**
This aligns with the theory of continental drift, which suggests that these continents were once part of a single landmass, known as Pangaea, which later broke apart and drifted to their current positions.
**The Earth’s continents were once joined together.**
This aligns with the theory of continental drift, which suggests that these continents were once part of a single landmass, known as Pangaea, which later broke apart and drifted to their current positions.
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