In a series of rock layers, a geologist finds fossils of a pine trees and oak trees in layers that are 1.0 m and 1.5 m deep. However, in a layer that is 2.0 m deep, he finds fossils of tropical plants and trees.

Which explains his findings?

A.

The continent shifted toward the mid-latitudes and polar regions.

B.

The continent shifted toward the tropics.

C.

The continent remained in the tropics.

D.

The ancient climate remained hot

Question

In a series of rock layers, a geologist finds fossils of a pine trees and oak trees in layers that are 1.0 m and 1.5 m deep. However, in a layer that is 2.0 m deep, he finds fossils of tropical plants and trees.

 

Which explains his findings?
  
 
 

 
 

  

  A. 
 
The continent shifted toward the mid-latitudes and polar regions.
   
   

 
 

  

  B. 
 
The continent shifted toward the tropics.
   
   

 
 

  

  C. 
 
The continent remained in the tropics.
   
   

 
 

  

  D. 
 
The ancient climate remained hot

ms-brains · Answer

What do you think it is? :)

anonymous · Answer

@Gymnastalexis03, the answer is simple. |dw:1461090275358:dw|

anonymous · Answer

Layer 1 is pine trees and oak trees
Layer 2 is tropical plants and  trees

anonymous · Answer

Do you think pine trees and oak trees grow in the tropics (hotter) or the polar regions (cooler)?

anonymous · Answer

Do you think tropical plants and trees grow in the tropics (hotter) or the polar regions (cooler)

anonymous · Answer

Let me know when you have figured that out, and then I will help you with the rest of the problem.

anonymous · Answer

@gymnastalexis03 please answer me

anonymous · Answer

Okay......... I will help you again

anonymous · Answer

So, pine trees and oak trees grow in the polar regions, while tropical plants and trees grow in the tropics. Therefore, Layer 1 is a cooler area and Layer 2 is a warmer area. Since we have figured that out, we can do another picture.

anonymous · Answer

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