The statement is True. Species that have evolved after the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea are usually found only on the continents where they originated, in accordance with the principles of continental drift and biogeography.
The statement that fossils of species that evolved after Pangaea split apart should be found on only one or a few present-day continents is True. The theory of continental drift and the study of biogeography indicate that after the supercontinent Pangaea broke up about 200 million years ago, species that evolved subsequently became isolated due to the separation of the landmasses.
This led to unique groups of plants and animals developing on different continents, such as the unique fauna of Laurasia and Gondwana, as well as the distribution of the Proteaceae plant family in regions that were once part of Gondwana. This supports the prediction mentioned in the question.
The statement is True. Species that evolved after the breakup of Pangaea are generally found on only the continents where they originated.
The continental drift theory, proposed by Alfred Wegener, provides an explanation for the geographical distribution of species. Over time, as the continents moved apart, populations that were once connected became isolated. The newly isolated populations then evolved separately, leading to a distribution of many species that are found only on the continents where they evolved after the breakup of Pangaea.
This occurrence is well documented in fossil records and is a fundamental concept in the field of biogeography. Wegener used fossils and other evidence to support his theory, which has since been developed into the modern understanding of plate tectonics.
The distribution of species in different geographical regions supports the theory of continental drift and confirms that the statement is True.