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1 4.2.2 Quiz: Theory of Continental Drift
Question 8 of 10
Which of the following is evidence for continental drift?
OA. North America has no volcanoes.
OB. There is one continent on Earth.
C. Places with hot climates once had glaciers.
OD. There are no mountains in Africa.
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Answer :

The evidence for continental drift includes:
1. Fossil Evidence: Similar fossils of plants and animals found on continents that are now separated by oceans suggest that these landmasses were once connected.

2. Rock and Mountain Evidence: Mountain ranges on different continents have similar rock formations and structures, indicating that they were once part of the same landmass.

3. Climate Evidence: Evidence of glaciers in regions that currently have a warm climate, such as glacial grooves in rocks in tropical areas, supports the theory of continental drift.

4. Puzzle-like Fit of Continents: The way continents like South America and Africa seem to fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle provides further evidence for continental drift.

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