This is earth Science

Which statement explains what similar fossils found on distant continents suggest about Earth’s history?

a. Animals have evolved over time.
b. The continents have moved over time.
c. Earth’s oceans had varying salt content through time.
d. There have been many animals on Earth that are now extinct.

Option B- The continents have moved over time.

Explanation:

The fossil found on distant continents suggest that these fossils existed in the common place, or same continents which lead to the conclusion that there existed one single and large continent. Example, crocodile fossils were found from Africa & South America were not in different places but together at a common place.

explanation:

the fossil record extends back to a dog-like ancestor some 55 million years ago, which gave rise to the first horse-like species 55 to 42 million years ago in the genus eohippus.

the answer would be d : p