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3. what evidence did wegener find that supports the hypothesis that the…

Question

  1. what evidence did wegener find that supports the hypothesis that the earths continents were once joined in a single large landmass?
  2. according to plate tectonics theory earths outer layer, the lithosphere, is broken into several large pieces called plates, which hold the continents and the oceans, and are in constant motion.
  3. plate tectonics theory explains how earthquakes, volcanoes, and other geologic events occur.

Explanation:

Answer:

Matching continental coastlines, identical fossil species across separate continents, matching rock formations and mountain ranges on different continents, and evidence of ancient climates that match across now-separated landmasses.
lithosphere; Plates
Earthquakes; Volcanoes