Question

many scientists believe that there was one giant continent called ______.
pangaea
ruith
uthorim
alabyran

1. choose the best answer.

why is the fossil of the plant glossopteris evidence of continental drift?
it has been found in rocks on continents that are far apart today.
it is found along trade routes that are today separated by oceans.
it was the favorite food of animals living on several continents.
ancient humans carried it as they walked across pangaea.

Explanation:

• First question: The theory of continental drift suggests that once there was a super - continent. Pangaea is the widely - accepted name for this ancient super - continent. The other names (Ruith, Uthorim, Alabyran) are not recognized in geological theory.
• Second question: Continental drift theory posits that continents were once joined and have moved apart. The fossil of Glossopteris being found on continents that are now far apart supports this. Trade routes (second option) are a human - made concept not relevant to geological time scales. The idea of it being a favorite food (third option) or carried by ancient humans (fourth option) is not in line with the geological evidence requirements for continental drift.

Answer:

• First question: Pangaea
• Second question: It has been found in rocks on continents that are far apart today.