A student observes two fossil samples of the ancient plant Glossopteris. One sample was discovered in South America, while the other was found in Africa, as shown.
Which statement best explains how the same type of plant fossil is found on both continents?
Responses
The seeds of Glossopteris plants were transported by wind across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America, causing the plant to thrive on both continents.
The seeds of Glossopteris plants were transported by wind across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa to South America, causing the plant to thrive on both continents.
The dead Glossopteris plants were moved by strong currents from the African shore to South America, where they were deposited and formed the fossil.
The dead Glossopteris plants were moved by strong currents from the African shore to South America, where they were deposited and formed the fossil.
At one period in time, South America and Africa existed as a single landmass, and Glossopteris plants flourished in both areas.
At one period in time, South America and Africa existed as a single landmass, and Glossopteris plants flourished in both areas.
Glossopteris plants could adapt in all climate conditions and thrived in all regions of Earth in the past.