Question

south africas current climate is too warm for glaciers. according to the theory of continental drift, which statement best explains why evidence of glaciers appeared in south africa millions of years ago?
○ earth was covered in glaciers millions of years ago
○ south africa contained similar land features to antarctica.
○ south africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location
○ glaciers moved southward over millions of years until they reached antarctica.

Explanation:

The theory of continental drift states that continents move over time. For glaciers to have existed in South Africa (now warm), it must have been in a polar - like climate before. Option A is incorrect as Earth wasn't entirely covered by glaciers. Option B's land features similarity isn't the key for glacier evidence. Option D is wrong as glaciers don't move continents - style. Option C fits: South Africa was closer to poles (colder, suitable for glaciers) and drifted to its current (warmer) location.

Answer:

C. South Africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location