Question

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
• B. 1, 2 and 3 only
• C. 2, 3 and 4 only
• D. 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer 1

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.