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south america and africa are two continents separated by a large ocean. scientists have found 200-million-year-old mesosaurus fossils on both continents. what is the most likely explanation for how these fossils came to be found on both continents?

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Answer: the theory of Pangea

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before continents were separated like today, they use to be on big piece of land that fit together like a puzzle piece. Over time they started spreading apart taking what was on their lands with them. That’s why they’re are such similar fossils in different areas

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