Question

fossils of a particular animal species have been found in both southern Africa and south America but nowhere else. Which of the following is MOST LIKELY the reason why?

a. the fossils evolved into different organisms.

b. In the future, Africa and South America will be part if the same continent.

c. The climate changed and become much colder.

d. In the past, Africa and South America were part of the same continent.

Answer 1

Answer:

D they used to be connected when pangea was a thing

Answer 2

• The most likely reason is that In the past, Africa and South America were part of the same continent.

Fossil is present in southern Africa, and South America due to their appearance prior to the southern supercontinent Gondwana breaking up.

Fossils are plant and animal remain. it is mostly found where sedimentary rocks of the right age are exposed e.g. river valleys, cliffs and hillsides.

Gondwana was simply knwon to be an ancient supercontinent that divided about 180 million years ago. The continent splitted into landmasses we recognize today. They includes Africa, South America, Australia, Antarctica, the Indian subcontinent and the Arabian Peninsula.

Conclusively, Option d is the best option that describe the presence of fossils in the two continents.

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