Question

1. wegener found coal in greenland. why did he think this helped prove continental drift? coal is only found in africa, so it proves that greenland and africa were once part of the same landmass. coal is a product of jungles, so at one point greenland must have been closer to the equator where jungles could thrive. coal is only found near antarctica, proving that antarctica and greenland were once part of the same landmass. coal is only found in south america, proving that south america and greenland were once part of the same landmass.

Explanation:

Coal forms from the decomposition of ancient tropical plant matter (jungles), which requires warm, equatorial-like climates. Greenland is currently in a polar, cold region where such vegetation cannot grow. Wegener argued that for coal to form there, Greenland must have been located closer to the equator in the past, which supports the idea that continents have drifted to their current positions. The other options are incorrect because coal is not exclusive to Africa, Antarctica, or South America.

Answer:

Coal is a product of jungles, so at one point Greenland must have been closer to the equator where jungles could thrive.