Question

which two statements are evidence for the theory of plate tectonics? choose 2 answers: a some of the continents seem to fit together like puzzle pieces. b fossils of the same species are often found on different continents. c regions in the middle of continents tend to have similar climates.

Explanation:

• Option A: The jigsaw-like fit of continents (e.g., South America and Africa) was an early observation that supported the idea of continental drift, a precursor to plate tectonics, as it suggests continents were once joined.
• Option B: Identical fossil species found on now-separated continents indicate these landmasses were connected in the past, allowing the species to live across a single continuous land area before plates moved apart.
• Option C: Similar climates in continental interiors are due to their distance from oceans, not plate tectonic movement, so this is not evidence for the theory.

Answer:

A. Some of the continents seem to fit together like puzzle pieces.
B. Fossils of the same species are often found on different continents.