Question

Geologist discovered fossils of identical spider mites from the same time period but on opposite sides of the ocean from each other. What conclusion is supported by the discovery of these fossils?
The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived.

The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.

The mites were extraordinary swimmers.

The locations of the fossils were once vast swamplands​.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is B, THE LOCATION OF THE FOSSILS WERE ONCE MUCH CLOSER TO EACH OTHER.

Explanation:

The discovery of identical species of organisms at different location on the earth continent has been explained by the theory of plate tectonic. The theory of plate tectonic states that the outer layer of the earth is divide into several plates, which are capable of moving around the earth in relative positions to one another.

Using the theory of plate tectonic, the geologists in this question will conclude that the fossils discovered at different sides of the ocean were closer together before, but were moved away from each other as a result of the process of plate tectonic.