Fossils provide evidence for the theory of?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking which theory is supported by the evidence from fossils. This relates to geological and evolutionary concepts regarding the movement of the Earth's continents and their historical connections.

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Fossils of the same species found on different continents support the theory of Continental Drift, indicating that continents were once connected.

Tips

A common mistake is confusing the theory of evolution with continental drift, but fossils support multiple scientific theories.

Sources

• Fossil evidence - Understanding Evolution - evolution.berkeley.edu
• Fossils - British Geological Survey - bgs.ac.uk