Question

you are tasked with evaluating the strength of evidence for continental drift. which combination of evidence would provide the most convincing argument? fossil distribution, matching rock formations, and the fit of continental coastlines the number of volcanoes on each continent. the color of soil in different regions. only the current climate of continents. question 5 1 pt which of the following is an example of evidence for pangaea based on fossil records? the presence of bird fossils in north america only the presence of mesosaurus fossils in both south america and africa the presence of plant fossils in the deep ocean the presence of dinosaur fossils in antarctica only

Explanation:

For the first question, fossil distribution, matching rock formations, and the fit of continental coastlines are well - known evidence for continental drift. Fossils of the same species found on different continents that are now far apart suggest those continents were once connected. Matching rock formations across continents further support this, and the way continental coastlines can fit together like puzzle pieces is also a strong indicator. The other options (number of volcanoes, soil color, current climate) are not relevant to continental drift.
For the second question, the presence of Mesosaurus fossils in both South America and Africa is evidence for Pangaea. Mesosaurus was a small freshwater reptile that could not have crossed the wide Atlantic Ocean. Its presence on two now - separated continents indicates those continents were once joined as part of Pangaea. The other options do not provide strong evidence for Pangaea based on the concept of a super - continent.

Answer:

1. Fossil distribution, matching rock formations, and the fit of continental coastlines
2. The presence of Mesosaurus fossils in both South America and Africa