Geologist discovers fossils of identical spider mites from the same time period but on opposite sides of the ocean from each other. What conclusion is supported by the discovery of these fossils? a. The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived. b. The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other. c. The mites were extraordinary swimmers. d. The locations of the fossils were once vast swamplands .

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Karla English

27 July, 17:58

Geologist discovers fossils of identical spider mites from the same time period but on opposite sides of the ocean from each other. What conclusion is supported by the discovery of these fossils? a. The climate was much cooler during the time that the mites lived. b. The locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other. c. The mites were extraordinary swimmers. d. The locations of the fossils were once vast swamplands .

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Corey · Answer 1

b. the locations of the fossils were once much closer to each other.

Explanation:

This could happened depending the time that is calculate the fossils, could be in pangea times that could be a reasonable answer why they are in the same conditions but in different areas at this moment of the discover. Also the scientist can consider which other fossils are around like plants or other animals that can match like the spider mites. The different kinds of rocks and the layers above could be a clue to conclude about the location of these fossils.