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Continental Drift

Question 9 of 10 • MO-Earth and Space Science A

Tropical plant fossils have been found in cold Arctic islands where they cannot survive in the present-day climate of this area. According to Wegener's theory, how were these ancient tropical plants able to survive in Arctic islands?

Answer
A
Plants were more adaptable in the past.
B
The poles of Earth were warmer in the past.
C
Arctic islands were closer to the equator in the past.
D
Land movements warmed the landmasses in the past.
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