Question

According to Wegener's theory, why were tropical plant fossils found in Arctic islands?

Plants were more adaptable in the past.
O The poles of Earth were warmer in the past.
O Arctic islands were closer to the equator in the past.
O Land movements warmed the landmasses in the past.

Answer 1

Answer: C. Arctic islands were closer to the equator in the past.

Explanation: Wegener while studying this drifting observed several fossils and rocks that were correct. According to the findings of the theory of Continental Drift, the reason that the tropical plant fossils were found on the Arctic Islands was because Arctic islands were close to the equator