Which observation supported WegenerÍs theory of continental drift?

Each continent had mountain ranges.

The earthÍs rotation could provide enough force to move the continents apart.

Different continents had different rock types.

Identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart.

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Madyson Murphy

17 January, 08:23

Which observation supported WegenerÍs theory of continental drift?

Each continent had mountain ranges.

The earthÍs rotation could provide enough force to move the continents apart.

Different continents had different rock types.

Identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart.

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"Identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart" is the one observation among the following choices given in the question that supported WegenerÍs theory of continental drift. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the fourth option or the last option.

Which observation supported WegenerÍs theory of continental drift?Each continent had mountain ranges.The earthÍs rotation could provide enough force to move the continents apart.Different continents had different rock types.Identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart.

Which observation supported WegenerÍs theory of continental drift?

Each continent had mountain ranges.

The earthÍs rotation could provide enough force to move the continents apart.

Different continents had different rock types.

Identical fossils were found on continents that were far apart.