Question

which of the following statements are evidence used to support the continental drift theory? select three correct answers. a. fossils of the same species were found in africa and south america. b. glacier scrapings are found in antarctica and northern greenland. c. the coastlines of continents appear to fit together like puzzle pieces. d. rocks of the same type and age were found in north america and europe. e. fossils of the same species were found along different coasts of north america.

Explanation:

To determine evidence for Continental Drift Theory:

• Option A: Fossils of same species in Africa and S. America suggest continents were once connected (species couldn’t cross oceans, so continents drifted apart).
• Option C: Continental coastlines (e.g., S. America and Africa) fitting like puzzle pieces supports they were joined.
• Option D: Same - type, same - age rocks in N. America and Europe imply shared geological history (continents were connected).
• Option B: Glacial scrapings in Antarctica and N. Greenland relate to local glaciation, not continental drift.
• Option E: “Same coasts” is illogical; fossils on different coasts (e.g., N. America and Europe) matter, not same - coast.

Answer:

A. Fossils of the same species were found in Africa and South America
C. The coastlines of continents appear to fit together like puzzle pieces
D. Rocks of the same type and age were found in North America and Europe