Question

Question 11(Multiple Choice Worth 3 points) Glossopteris is considered evidence for the rock cycle. drift of continents. layering of earth’s interior. earthquakes along the San Andreas fault. volcanoes on hot spots in the earth's crust.

Answer 1

Answer:

Option (2)

Explanation:

Glossopteris is defined as a fossil plant that existed during the Permian and Triassic period., which are about 250 million years old. The leaves of this plants are tongue-shaped and are marked by the midribs and reticulate type of venations. These are found to be present in the rocks of Southern continents such as Australia, India, Antarctica, South America and South Africa.

This glossopteris fossil plants provides evidence for the continental drift that has been taking place constantly over the geological time. This plant is found in almost all the southern continents, that were once all combined together.

Hence, the correct answer is option (2).