Extreme conditions make Antarctica difficult for vegetative growth. Most of the plants that grow in Antarctica are simple plants, such as mosses. However, scientists found many fossils of broad-leaved plants that are now extinct. Which statement explains why extinct broad-leaved plants have been found in Antarctica? Polar regions of Earth provided enough water to support plant life.

Tsunamis carried rocks containing plant fossils to Antarctica over time.

Antarctica was once joined with other continents farther from the South Pole.

Earth’s South Pole was located where the equator is today millions of years ago.