Question

the drawing shows the distribution of four different fossils across several continents. all of these fossils formed during the same period, about 200 million years ago. how do these fossils support the theory of plate tectonics? a they show that life on earth has changed over time. b they show that sedimentary rocks can be found in many different places. c they show that the continents were once joined together. d they show that both plants and animals lived in the past.

Explanation:

The theory of plate tectonics includes the idea that continents were once joined (in a super - continent like Pangaea). Fossils of the same age found across different continents suggest that these areas were once connected, as species would not be able to disperse across vast oceanic distances in the past.

Answer:

C. They show that the continents were once joined together.