Question

question 1-1 during the nineteenth century, biologists found similar fossils in south america and africa. the scientists theorized that a temporary land bridge between south america and africa allowed ancient species to move between both continents. new scientific evidence has now shown that south america and africa were once part of the same larger continent and that there were no land bridges between them. which statement below describes what biologists should do with this new information? biologists should update the theory due to new evidence. biologists should reject the new information since it conflicts with the current theory. biologists should reject new information because they cannot change their theory based on new evidence. biologists should update the theory because of the newly found evidence and reject any newer information.

Explanation:

Scientific theories should be updated when new evidence is found. Biologists should incorporate new information into their existing theories to improve and refine them.

Answer:

Biologists should update the theory due to new evidence.