Question - Scientists have found fossils of tropical plants in Antarctica. How could tropical plants have grown in Antarctica?

Scientists have found fossils of tropical plants in Antarctica. How could tropical plants have grown in Antarctica? 

A) At one time, Earth’s entire surface was a tropical rain forest. 

B) At one time, Antarctica was located closer to the equator. 

C) The rotation of Earth has increased, causing cooling of the atmosphere. 

D) Catastrophic volcanic eruptions melted the ice and exposed the soil to sunlight.

ANSWER:

B) At one time, Antarctica was located closer to the equator.