Question

The first evidence supporting the theory of continental drift was _____. evidence of extinct species on nearby continents the fitting together of neighboring continents like jigsaw puzzle pieces the fossil evidence of a former tropical climate non-tropical continents the existence of coal deposits in similar areas of neighboring continents

Answer 1

Evidence of extinct species on nearby continents.

Answer 2

Answer:

The correct answer is "the fitting together of neighboring continents like jigsaw puzzle".

Explanation:

The first evidence supporting the theory of continental drift was the fitting together of neighboring continents like jigsaw puzzle. The first observation that lead to further studies regarding the theory of continental drift is that the Atlantic coasts of Africa and South America appear to fit together neatly, as if they were connected million of years ago. This simple observation evolved into different studies that make the theory of continental drift one of the most accepted among the scientific community.