What Have Differing Paleomagnetic Records for Each Continent Shown

question 13

Multiple Choice

What have differing paleomagnetic records for each continent shown?

• A)Each continent had its own magnetic pole during successive geological periods.
• B)Magnetic poles for each continent have moved over geological time.
• C)Magnetic poles have remained in one location and each of the continents has moved.
• D)Both the poles and the continents have moved over time.
• E)Some data are inconsistent with the theory of polar wandering, indicating that further research must be done.

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