Which statements identify evidence of continental drift? Check all that apply.Explorers noticed that the continents were far apart from one another.Mountain ranges line up when some continents are placed side by side.The same animals and plants can currently be found in South America and Antarctica.South Africa was once covered by glaciers, according to geologic evidence.Lakes stretch across continents when the continents are placed side by side.Explorers and mapmakers noticed that the continents fit together like puzzle pieces.
Answer
A
Explorers noticed that the continents were far apart from one another.
B
Mountain ranges line up when some continents are placed side by side.
C
The same animals and plants can currently be found in South America and Antarctica.
D
South Africa was once covered by glaciers, according to geologic evidence.
E
Lakes stretch across continents when the continents are placed side by side.
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Explorers and mapmakers noticed that the continents fit together like puzzle pieces.
Explanation
Evidence for continental drift includes matching features and clues found on continents that are now separated. Mountain ranges line up when continents are fitted together, and explorers and mapmakers observed that some continental coastlines fit like puzzle pieces. Geologic evidence of ancient glaciers in South Africa also supports drift because it indicates the continent was once in a different position; lakes stretching across continents and continents simply being far apart are not evidence of movement.
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