Question

choose four pieces of evidence for continental drift.
□ the shapes of the continents appear to fit together.
□ historical records describe a single continent.
□ continents move several miles every year.
□ paleontologists have found fossils of the same plants and animals on different
□ mountain ranges and rock formations in europe and north america have comm
□ earthquakes shift continents.
□ observations reveal that continents historically had different climates than they

Explanation:

• The shapes of the continents appear to fit together: This is a visual and geometric piece of evidence. For example, the east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa seem to fit like puzzle pieces.
• Paleontologists have found fossils of the same plants and animals on different continents: If the same species (which couldn't cross oceans) are found on separate continents, it suggests the continents were once connected.
• Mountain ranges and rock formations in Europe and North America have commonalities: Similar geological structures across continents imply a past connection.
• Observations reveal that continents historically had different climates than they do now: For instance, coal (formed in tropical swamps) is found in cold regions. This can be explained if the continent was once in a different (warmer) location.

Answer:

• The shapes of the continents appear to fit together.
• Paleontologists have found fossils of the same plants and animals on different continents.
• Mountain ranges and rock formations in Europe and North America have commonalities.
• Observations reveal that continents historically had different climates than they do now.