Question

question 4.
which of the following provide evidence for continental drift?
select two correct answers.
a. matching fossil species found on continents now separated by oceans.
b. similar plant species evolving independently on different continents after separation.
c. the puzzle - like fit of continental coastlines, such as south america and africa.
d. differences in average ocean temperatures between hemispheres.
e. changes in earth’s axial tilt over geological time.

Explanation:

• Option A: Matching fossils on separated continents indicate the landmasses were once connected, as the species could not cross oceans.
• Option C: The complementary shape of coastlines like South America and Africa suggests the continents were joined and later drifted apart.
• Options B, D, and E do not support continental drift: independent evolution is not evidence, ocean temperature differences relate to climate, and axial tilt affects seasons, not continental movement.

Answer:

A. Matching fossil species found on continents now separated by oceans.
C. The puzzle-like fit of continental coastlines, such as South America and Africa.