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Explain three evidences that support the theory of continental drift

Explain three evidences that support the theory of continental drift

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-Topographic evidence;The outline of continents if put together, would form a jigsaw fit , showing that the continents were once together
-Geological evidence;Similar rocks have been found on opposite shores of continents, example ; the Roriama formation is found in west Africa and Guyana in South America.
-Tectonic evidence;Features such as fold mountains and sedimentary basins, found in different continents have similarities in structure and age indicating they were once together.

-The jig-saw fit of the continent margins.
-Similarity in geological structure.
-The distribution of the ancient glacial deposits.
-Paleontological evidence.
-Mid-Atlantic ridge.
-Paleomagnetic studies.
-Sea floor spreading.
-Climatology.
Githiari answered the question on October 25, 2017 at 13:46

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