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An illustration shows a map of South America and Africa. The eastern side of South America and the southwestern part of Africa are the regions where fossils of a Mesosaurus are found.
Which pieces of evidence support the claim that it is not likely that Mesosaurus swam across an ocean from Africa to South America? Select three answers.
(3 points)
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The edges of the landforms where Mesosaurus were found fit similar to the pieces of a puzzle, suggesting they were once one landmass.
The edges of the landforms where Mesosaurus were found fit similar to the pieces of a puzzle, suggesting they were once one landmass.
The fossils of Mesosaurus were found without the appropriate limbs to be able to swim
The fossils of Mesosaurus were found without the appropriate limbs to be able to swim
The fossils of Mesosaurus were found in areas that were once bodies of freshwater, suggesting it was not adapted to saltwater
The fossils of Mesosaurus were found in areas that were once bodies of freshwater, suggesting it was not adapted to saltwater
The fossils of Mesosaurus were also found with the same fossilized plants on both continents, suggesting they were once one landmass.
The fossils of Mesosaurus were also found with the same fossilized plants on both continents, suggesting they were once one landmass.
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Correct answers:
1. The edges of the landforms where Mesosaurus were found fit similar to the pieces of a puzzle, suggesting they were once one landmass.
3. The fossils of Mesosaurus were found in areas that were once bodies of freshwater, suggesting it was not adapted to saltwater.
4. The fossils of Mesosaurus were also found with the same fossilized plants on both continents, suggesting they were once one landmass.
Seafloor spreading provides evidence of which of the following Earth processes?
(1 point)
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Weathering and erosion of mountains
Weathering and erosion of mountains
Formation of sedimentary rocks
Formation of sedimentary rocks
Movement of tectonic plates
Movement of tectonic plates
Coastal erosion
Movement of tectonic plates
are you 100% sure
Yes, I am 100% sure that seafloor spreading provides evidence of the movement of tectonic plates.
What can be said about the cross-cutting highlighted with red circles in the image?
A photo shows the crosscutting on different layers of a rock.
(1 point)
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The rock that is cutting through the other layers is younger than the rocks it cuts across
The rock that is cutting through the other layers is younger than the rocks it cuts across
The rock that is cutting through the other layers is older than the rocks it cuts across
The rock that is cutting through the other layers is older than the rocks it cuts across
The rock that is cutting through the other layers is the same age as the rocks it cuts across
The rock that is cutting through the other layers is the same age as the rocks it cuts across
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