Plate tectonics theory explains why living and fossil species of
plants and animals are found where they are. How could
the
movement of continents possibly affect the evolution of life
?
a
b
Two continents split apart and one species evolves
into two different species, one on each continent
Seed fern fossils were found on all southern
continents.
d
Wind can carry seeds to different continents.
Fossils of non-swimming animals are found on
opposite sides of the ocean.