Question

Use the information and chart to answer the following question. The table shows different types of fossils and what continents they were found on.

Based on the chart, which of the following arguments BEST explains the data?

A.) Student 2 claims the same fossils found on multiple continents supports the Continental Drift Theory.

B.)Student 3 claims there is only enough evidence for fern fossils to support the Continental Drift Theory support the Continental Drift Theory.

C.) Student 1 claims there is no relationship between fossils to support the Continental Drift Theory.

D.)Student 4 claims there is not enough fossil evidence to support the Continental Drift Theory.​

Answer 1

The answer is A. Student 2 is correct because all three types of fossils displayed on the chart were found in more than one continent. This observation means that continental drift caused the fossils to be found in multiple continents.