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How do fossil distribution support the theory of continental drift?
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What are two things that support the continental drift theory?
Two things that supports the continental drift theory are; 1. Fossil. 2. Continent Shapes.
What was the fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
They found fossils of the Mesosaurus,Lystosaurus,and I believe the Cyrothagus.Sorry if t his is spelled wrong.
Which theory makes the use of Jigsaw fit in its support?
Continental Drift Theory
How does coal help support the theory of continental drift?
It supports the theory because it can be found on all of the continents.
How did Alfred Wegeners theory support the theory of seafloor spreading?
He supported the Seafloor Spreading Theory by first discovering the Continental Drift Theory.
Fossil that was found on a different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
mesosaurus
What are two things that support the continental drift theory?
Two things that supports the continental drift theory are; 1. Fossil. 2. Continent Shapes.
Name a fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
mesosaurus
How do fossils help support the theory of continental drift?
A fossil found on one continent can be found on another continent
Why fossils support the theory of continental movement?
explain how fossils support the theory of continental movement
What theory does the fossil record support?
It is generally thought to support the Theory of Evolution.
What are the three pieces of evidence that supports continental drift theory?
Climate fossil and fossil climate
What is a fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
1 mesosaur 2 cygnonathus 3 glossopteris 4 lystrosaurus
What was the fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
They found fossils of the Mesosaurus,Lystosaurus,and I believe the Cyrothagus.Sorry if t his is spelled wrong.
Why is the continental drift theory a theory and not a scientific law?
The Continental Drift theory is a theory because there is no evidence to support it. Alfred Wegener developed the Continental Drift theory in the 1800's.
What is the fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
There was a lot of fossils that were found but the most interesting one is the plant called Glossopteris, it was the only seed-fern plant fossil found.
Does fossil evidence support wegner's theory?
yes
