Question

based on the information in the map, which fossils provide the best evidence for past tectonic plate arrangement? choose the two correct answers. a fossil 1 b fossil 2 c fossil 3 d fossil 4 e fossil 5

Explanation:

To determine which fossils provide the best evidence for past tectonic plate arrangements, we rely on the concept of fossil correlation across continents (e.g., the same fossil species found on different continents that were once part of a single landmass, like Gondwana or Laurasia). Typically, fossils of organisms with limited dispersal (e.g., non - swimming, non - flying) that are found on now - separated continents are key. For example, the Glossopteris fossil (a seed fern) is found in South America, Africa, Antarctica, India, and Australia, indicating these continents were once joined. If the fossils in the options include such widely - distributed, non - mobile species' fossils, they are the best evidence. Assuming the correct fossils here are those that show this pattern (e.g., if Fossil 1 and Fossil 3 are such fossils, but since the map is not visible, we'll assume the standard correct ones. In typical questions, fossils that are found on multiple continents that are now separated are the answer. Let's assume the correct ones are A. Fossil 1 and C. Fossil 3 (this is a common scenario in such questions, but without the map, we base on standard tectonic fossil evidence).

Answer:

A. Fossil 1, C. Fossil 3 (Note: This answer is based on typical tectonic fossil evidence scenarios. The actual answer may vary depending on the map details which were not fully visible. If the map showed fossils with a distribution across now - separated plates, those fossils would be the answer.)