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Question 3 • TPS EdX Biology

Which three continents contain coal fields that provide evidence for continental drift?

Answer
A
Eurasia, Africa, and South America
B
South America, North America, and Eurasia
C
Africa, Antarctica, and North America
D
Antarctica, South America, and Africa

Explanation

Coal forms in warm, humid environments, so coal fields in Antarctica, South America, and Africa indicate that these continents were once positioned closer together in a warmer region. Their matching evidence supports the idea that the continents have drifted apart. The correct choice is Antarctica, South America, and Africa.

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