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Continental Drift

Question 2 • Earth and Space A 26-27

Which coastlines most closely match each other and are, therefore, used as evidence to support Wegener’s theory?

Answer
A
India and Eurasia
B
Australia and Africa
C
Africa and South America
D
Australia and North America

Explanation

The coastlines of western Africa and eastern South America fit together like pieces of a puzzle. This close match was one piece of evidence Alfred Wegener used to support continental drift, the idea that the continents were once joined. Therefore, the correct choice is Africa and South America.

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