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which statements describe evidence of continental drift? check all that…

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which statements describe evidence of continental drift? check all that apply.
deserts line up when continents are pushed together.
mountain ranges often appear on the edges of continents.
fossils of the same animals appear on different continents.
tropical plants currently appear in both antarctica and south america.
wegeners theories were accepted by most geologists in the 1960s.
explorers discovered the edges of continents they did not know about.

Explanation:

Brief Explanations

Fossil distribution across continents supports continental drift. When continents were joined (Pangaea), species could spread. As continents drifted apart, these fossil records remain on separated landmasses, showing past connection.

Answer:

Fossils of the same animals appear on different continents.