What explains the existence of Mesosaurus fossils in both Africa and South America?(1 point)

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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.
The Mesosaurus was a good swimmer.

The Mesosaurus evolved independently on both continents.

1 answer

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 explanation is based on the theory of continental drift, which suggests that continents were once part of a single landmass (Pangaea) and have since separated.