Question

tectonic plate movement
this image is courtesy of the usgs.
there is a significant amount of evidence that can be used to support the theory that pangaea existed. which of the following explains how the map shows evidence for the existence of pangaea?
a. the continents shapes fit together well, but each continent has completely different fossils.
b. the continents shapes do not fit together very well, and each continent has completely different fossils.
c. the continents shapes do not fit together very well, but some continents have the same fossils.
d. the continents shapes fit together well, and some continents have the same fossils.

Explanation:

The map shows continents (e.g., South America and Africa) with matching shapes and shared fossils (Cynognathus, Mesosaurus, Glossopteris) across separated landmasses. These two observations support Pangaea’s existence.

Answer:

D. The continents' shapes fit together well, and some continents have the same fossils.