Question

Plate tectonic theory states that the continents move around on the earth's crust, drifting in response to forces within the earth's mantle. What generalization would be true if plate tectonic theory is accurate?

A.) Dinosaur fossils can be found on all of the earth's continents in approximately equal proportions
B.) All of the continents have organisms with similar adaptations living in similar environments
C.) Animals located throughout the continents could have evolved from a single common ancestor
D.) Fossils of the same species can be found on different continents that are separate

Answer 1

If plate tectonic theory is accurate then the statement “fossils of the same species can be found on different continents that are separate" is TRUE. The correct answer between all the choices given is the last choice or letter D. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.

Answer 2

Answer:

D.) Fossils of the same species can be found on different continents that are separate

Explanation:

• As the plate tectonics theory states that tew plates drifted and spread apart from each other thus resulted in the formation of the present-day continents. hence the plate tectonic theory gave the view of the supporting evidence and the fossil species
• That were once a part of the same superstition know were seen to have been displaced on the coastal edge of the African the South American plates.

• Thus the generalization that the flora and fauna that used to, be found on these lands that once were the same is not found as the fossil evinced in the different continents.

• Hence provides evidence that proves the plate continental theory given by Alfred Wegener.