2006-10-30 10:45:29 · 8 answers · asked by Latricia W 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Even today, plants can produce seeds which travel by winds and ocean currents. The seeds can land thousands of miles away, germinating in new territories. Birds, whales, and other migratory animals also travel great distances. These creatures sometimes carry seeds or spores which can develop great distances away as well.
2006-11-03 15:56:37 · answer #1 · answered by gregory_s19 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Geological studies in recent years have shown that unlike today, a mega continent existed in earlier geological time. This continent was present in the equatorial regions which gave rise to common climatic conditions across the continent which also supported same species of animals and plants. Subsequent to their death and burial, these became preserved as fossils. Subsequently, because of plate tectonics, the mega continent broke up and 'drifted' to positions where we see them today. The existence of these fossils has strongly contributed to the theory of contiental break up and drift which is a part of plate teconcis.
2006-11-06 17:41:12 · answer #2 · answered by Ravi V 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because at one time all the land mass formed one continent which all the animals and plant life lived as well as the dinosaurs. And then the land mass called Pangaea began to brake up because the crust of the earth began to move in different directions.this action is what made the many plants and animals the same on many different continents.
2006-11-01 05:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by wolf 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with Kano 7 and I would add that scientists explain the presence of marine fossils high up in the Himalayas as being the result of geological uplift. Geological forces, over time, can make mountains out of ocean floors and move continents halfway around the world.
2006-10-30 11:38:13 · answer #4 · answered by gone 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The ground is not static (look at the San Francisco Earthquake). Plate techtonics broke up the old continent of Pangea into two other continents, which eventually broke up into the modern continents. As mentioned above, uplift can put fossils into high mountainous regions.
2006-10-30 13:21:07 · answer #5 · answered by The Doctor 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I must assume you forgot to put an end to your question such as "... of miles apart". If you did then the other answers are good ones. If you didn't then I suggest you get an education starting with basic English classes. Your local Community College is a good place to start.
2006-10-31 09:42:00 · answer #6 · answered by Amphibolite 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Plate tectonics and continental drift.
2006-10-30 10:47:56 · answer #7 · answered by kano7_1985 4 · 4⤊ 2⤋
they use the method of carbon dating.
2006-11-07 00:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Aravind K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋