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How were the fossil symbols helpful in deciding where to move the continents?
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How where the fossil symbols and mountain belts helpful in deciding where to move to move the continents.
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How were the fossil symbols symbols helpful in deciding where to move the continents?
The fossil symbols were helpful in deciding where to move the continents because it showed where land and water dinosaurs could and could not live, especially with the non-swimmers in Africa and South America. There is also proof of some mountains matching in Western Europe and Greenland.
What principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it?
Which principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it.
Does fossil evidence provide support for the idea that continents have moved over time?
no
What continents was a fern located on?
Ferns and their fossil remains have been found on every continent
What evidence do the scientists have to support the idea that continents were once a large landmass?
The evidence scientists have are fossil clues, plant clues, climate clues and rock clues. Fossil clues supported the idea because a certain fossil the Mesosaurus was found in two continents on opposite sides of the Earth and the only reason for that is if the lands came together at one time. Plant clues support the idea the same way fossil clues do, like the plant called a Glossopteris was found in different areas around the world. Climate clues support the idea because some of the fossils and plants from warmer climates were found in the Arctic. That explains why there are glaciers in tropical areas. Lastly rock clues support the idea because if the continents were once connected at one time, then the rocks that made up the continents should be in the same locations where they were joined.
How were the fossil symbols symbols helpful in deciding where to move the continents?
The fossil symbols were helpful in deciding where to move the continents because it showed where land and water dinosaurs could and could not live, especially with the non-swimmers in Africa and South America. There is also proof of some mountains matching in Western Europe and Greenland.
What principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it?
Which principle is a geologist applying when deciding that a fossil in a mud layer is older than a fossil in a sandstone layer above it.
How is burning fossil fuel helpful to wildlife?
In no way at all is burning fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) helpful to wildlife.
Why do scientist believe that the continents were one big landmass?
fossil diversion
Does fossil evidence provide support for the idea that continents have moved over time?
no
A plant fossil called glossopteris was found on numerous continents true or false?
True
Fossil that was found on a different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
mesosaurus
What continents was a fern located on?
Ferns and their fossil remains have been found on every continent
What continents are fossil sites of homo erectus located?
Fossil sites of Homo erectus have been found primarily in Africa and Asia. Key locations include sites in East Africa (such as Olduvai Gorge in Tanzania) and in East and Southeast Asia (such as Zhoukoudian in China and Sangiran in Indonesia).
Fossil evidence rocks and the shape of continents provide support for the theory of?
plate tectonics, which explains the movement of Earth's outer shell. Fossil remains on separate continents that were once part of the same landmass suggest that continents were once connected and have since drifted apart. The shape of continents also fits together like a puzzle, supporting the idea of continental drift and plate tectonics.
When were fossil fuels made?
About 300 million years ago, well before the continents separated.
Name a fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
mesosaurus
