Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements. Fossils on continents that are now separated by support the theory of contin
ental drift. Continents closer to the equator have warmer climates, yet fossils of have been found on islands near the North Pole. This supports the idea that islands drifted from the equator. Coal fields in match those found in North America, supporting the theory of continental drift.
Fossils on continents that are now separated by oceans support the theory of continental drift. Continents closer to the equator have warmer climates, yet fossils of tropical plants have been found on islands near the North Pole. This supports the idea that islands drifted from the equator. Coal fields in Europe match those found in North America, supporting the theory of continental drift.
The theory of continental drift was proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early part of 20th century. He suggested that the continents have once been joined together as a single landmass but have drifted to their current positions today.
Fresh water fossils of organisms like Mesosaurus was found in parts of South America and Southern Africa. These organisms could not have swim between the oceans since they are localized to freshwater environments.
Tropical plants have also been found in regions of the north pole.
Coal fields in north America correlated with those in South America and this provided support to the theory of continental drift by Wegener.
He also fitted the the world into a giant puzzle to support his claim.
