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Q. Which of the following evidences were given in support of the Continental Drift Theory by Alfred Wegener?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:


A
1 and 2 only
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B
1, 2 and 3 only
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C
2, 3 and 4 only
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D
1, 2, 3 and 4
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Solution

The correct option is D 1, 2, 3 and 4

Explanation:

Following are the evidence given in support of the Continental Drift Theory:

  • The Matching of Continents (Jig-Saw-Fit): For example, The western coast of Africa and eastern coast of South America facing each other have a remarkable match.
  • Rocks Across the Oceans: Ancient rocks of 2,000 million years from the Brazilian coast match with those from Western Africa.
  • Placer Deposits: The occurrence of placer deposits of gold in the Ghana coast and in Brazil shows the origin of Placer Deposits from a similar source.
  • Distribution of Fossils: Identical species of plants and animals adapted to living on land have been found across the continents.

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