Practice Distribution Of Fossils (4.1.1.5) - DISTRIBUTION OF OCEANS AND CONTINENTS

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Question 1.
What are fossils?
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Think of ancient plants and animals.
Question 2.
Who proposed the continental drift theory?
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Focus on the famous scientist known for this idea.
3Question 3.
Which of the following suggests that continents were once connected?
- A) Different species on each continent
- B) Identical fossils on different continents
- C) Fossils only on one continent
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Think about what it means to share a history.
4Question 4.
True or False: Mesosaurus fossils have been found only in Africa.
- True
- False
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Consider the geographical distribution of these reptiles.
Question 5.
Examine how the fossil evidence of Mesosaurus could impact future geological studies about continental drift.
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Link to the broader implications of geological transitions.
Question 6.
Evaluate the role of fossil distribution in supporting or refuting the concept of separate evolution on isolated continents.
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Think about how interconnected ecosystems influence species diversity.

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