Question

south africas current climate is too warm for glaciers. according to the theory of continental drift, which statement best explains why evidence of glaciers appeared in south africa millions of years ago? earth was covered in glaciers millions of years ago. south africa contained similar land features to antarctica. south africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location. glaciers moved southward over millions of years until they reached antarctica.

Explanation:

The theory of continental drift posits that continents move over time. South - Africa having glacial evidence despite its current warm climate is best explained by it having been closer to the poles in the past and drifting to its present location.

Answer:

South Africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location.