Fossil Inferences

Fossil Inferences

Evidence

• Fossils of the same species found on different continents

• Fossilized tropical plants found in cold climates

Conclusion

Pangaea: The continents were joined

Open Ended

Fossils of alligator like animals are discovered in Antarctica. What can you infer about the continents from this discovery?

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Fossils of sea animals are found in the Andes Mountains. What can you infer about the continents from this discovery?

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Fossils of ferns are discovered in Antarctica. What can you infer about the continents from this discovery?

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Fossils of a Mesosaurus are discovered in on the coast of South American and the coast of Africa. From this discovery, what can you infer about the continents?