Question

question 3 (1 point)
why was the mesosaurus fossil considered strong evidence for continental drift?
o a the fossils were older than the mesosaurus itself
o b mesosaurus fossils were tropical plant seeds in antarctica
o c fossils of this freshwater reptile were found in south america and africa, too far apart for it to swim
o d mesosaurus fossils were found in the himalayas

Explanation:

Mesosaurus was a freshwater reptile. Its fossils were found in South America and Africa. These continents are now far apart. If the continents were not drifted, it would be impossible for a freshwater reptile (which couldn't swim across the ocean) to be in both places. This distribution of fossils supports the continental drift theory.

Answer:

c. Fossils of this freshwater reptile were found in South America and Africa, too far apart for it to swim