Question

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1. evidence for the theory of plate tectonics includes

(a) deposits of copper ore around the globe.
(b) different rock formations on both sides of the atlantic.
(c) fossils of the same species on distant continents.
(d) invasive species currently living on distant continents.

Explanation:

To determine the evidence for plate tectonics:

• Option (a): Copper ore deposits globally don’t relate to plate movement.
• Option (b): Rock formations on either side of the Atlantic are similar (not different) due to continental drift, so this is incorrect.
• Option (c): Fossils of the same species on distant continents (e.g., Mesosaurus in South America and Africa) support the idea that continents were once connected, a key part of plate tectonics.
• Option (d): Invasive species are modern human - mediated, not related to ancient plate movements.

Answer:

(c) fossils of the same species on distant continents.