Question

which statements identify evidence of continental drift? check all that apply. explorers noticed that the continents were far apart from one another. mountain ranges line up when some continents are placed side by side. the same animals and plants can currently be found in south america and antarctica. south africa was once covered by glaciers, according to geologic evidence. lakes stretch across continents when the continents are placed side by side. explorers and mapmakers noticed that the continents fit together like puzzle pieces.

Explanation:

• Mountain ranges line up when some continents are placed side by side: This shows that the continents were once joined as the mountain - range continuity is disrupted by their current separation.
• The same animals and plants can currently be found in South America and Antarctica: This implies that these continents were once close enough (as part of a super - continent) for the species to be distributed across them.
• South Africa was once covered by glaciers, according to geologic evidence: Glacial deposits in South Africa (a currently warm region) suggest that it was in a different (colder) location in the past, which is consistent with continental drift.
• Explorers and mapmakers noticed that the continents fit together like puzzle pieces: The physical "fit" of the continents' coastlines is a classic piece of evidence for continental drift.

Answer:

Mountain ranges line up when some continents are placed side by side, The same animals and plants can currently be found in South America and Antarctica, South Africa was once covered by glaciers, according to geologic evidence, Explorers and mapmakers noticed that the continents fit together like puzzle pieces.