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Continental Drift

Question 10 • Earth and Space A 26-27

On which continent were fossils of both Glossopteris and Lystrosaurus discovered?

Answer
A
Australia
B
South America
C
Antarctica
D
North America

Explanation

Fossils of Glossopteris, an ancient seed fern, and Lystrosaurus, an extinct land vertebrate, have both been found in Antarctica. Their presence there supports the idea that Antarctica was once joined to other southern continents and had a much warmer climate. The correct choice is Antarctica.

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