Question

which of the following pieces of evidence help support the theory of plate tectonics and that the earth has changed over time? select two correct answers. select one or more: a. convection currents in the atmosphere b. formation of fossil fuels c. glacier striations in tropical areas d. patterns of fossil distribution e. severe weather patterns

Explanation:

• Option c: Glacier striations in tropical areas show these regions were once near the poles, indicating continental drift (a key part of plate tectonics) and Earth's surface has changed over time.
• Option d: Identical fossils found on separate, distant continents suggest these landmasses were once connected, supporting plate tectonics and Earth's geographic change over time.
• Options a, b, e are unrelated: atmospheric convection currents relate to weather/climate, fossil fuel formation is about organic matter decomposition, and severe weather is short-term atmospheric activity, none supporting plate tectonics.

Answer:

c. Glacier striations in tropical areas
d. Patterns of fossil distribution