Question

identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart. which theory is supported by this evidence? big bang evolution plate tectonics continental drift

Explanation:

• The big bang theory explains the origin of the universe, not continental fossil distribution.
• Evolution focuses on species changing over time, not continent positions.
• Plate tectonics is a broader modern theory built on continental drift, but the specific evidence of identical fossils on distant continents was key early support for the continental drift hypothesis, which proposed that continents were once joined and moved apart.

Answer:

continental drift