Question

in 3 - 5 sentences, identify and describe the fossil evidence wegener used to support the theories of continental drift and plate tectonics. (4 points)

Explanation:

Wegener used fossils like Glossopteris (a fern - like plant) found on South America, Africa, India, Australia, and Antarctica. These plants couldn't have spread across oceans. Also, Mesosaurus (a freshwater reptile) fossils were on South America and Africa. Since it couldn't swim across the Atlantic, it suggested the continents were once joined.

Answer:

Wegener used Glossopteris (fern - like plant) fossils found on multiple continents (South America, Africa, etc.) which couldn't spread across oceans. Mesosaurus (freshwater reptile) fossils on South America and Africa (couldn't swim across the Atlantic) also supported continental drift.