Question

which type of climate evidence supports continental drift? rainforest fossils coal beds found in cold regions permanent ice caps desert fossils in tropical areas

Explanation:

Coal forms in warm, humid environments (like ancient swamps). Coal beds found in cold regions suggest that those regions were once in warmer climates. This supports continental drift as continents have moved over time, changing their climate zones. Rainforest fossils alone don't directly imply continental movement (they could be in a current rainforest area). Permanent ice caps are a current climate feature and don't show past climate - continent position relationships. Desert fossils in tropical areas could have other explanations (like local climate changes not related to continental movement) but coal in cold regions is a stronger continental drift climate evidence.

Answer:

Coal beds found in cold regions