Question

Explaining continental drift theory, mention the evidence for it.

Answer 1

Approach:

• Explain in brief Continental drift theory
• List the evidence indicating the supercontinent got separated into multiple continents.

Answer:
According to the theory of continental drift proposed by Alfred Wegener, the world was made up of a single continent called Pangea. That continent eventually separated and drifted apart, forming today’s seven continents.
Evidence:

• Rocks of the same age across oceans of Brazil and Africa
• Jigsaw fit of shorelines of Africa and Brazil
• Distribution of fossils of Lemur across India, Madagascar & Africa
• Placer deposits at Ghana and Brazil coast
• Extensive and prolonged glaciation