Question

The diagram shows South America, Africa and a Mesosaurus, a reptile that lived 300 million years ago.

The fossils of this reptile were found only on the continents of South America and Africa. If this reptile could swim across the Atlantic Ocean, its fossils would have been found on other continents. What argument can BEST be made using this diagram?

A
Earth's surface was once under water.

B
Earth's continents were once closer together.

C
Earth's landmasses continue to erode causing animal populations to be separated.

D
Earth's plates are in the same location today as they were millions of years ago.

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

A is the correct answer