PL Help Why are tropical plant fossils found in Antarctica? cer form Encounter the Phenomenon: Why are tropical plant fossils found in Antarctica?

Explain the Phenomenon: Use the clues to:
Make a claim about why tropical plant fossils are found in Antarctica.

(Claim has been started for you - complete the claim)
CLAIM
Tropical plant fossils are found in Antarctica because...

Collect Evidence: As you work through the lesson. Then return to these pages to record your evidence.

EVIDENCE
What evidence have you discovered to explain why some continents have matching shapes?

What evidence have you discovered to explain the significance of similar rock types and geologic features on different continents?

What evidence have you discovered to explain why glacial features are found in warm regions today?

What evidence have you discovered to explain how similar fossils could be found on continents that are now separated by vast oceans?

When you are finished with the lesson, review your evidence. If necessary, based on the evidence, revise your claim.

REVISED CLAIM (If evidence can improve your claim revise it here & if your current claim is strongly supported - write it here again)
Tropical plant fossils are found in Antarctica because...

Finally, Explain your reasoning for HOW and WHY your evidence supports your claim.

REASONING (Be sure to include Scientific Principles)
The evidence I collected supports my claim because...