Which Body of Evidence Is Least Supportive of Plate Tectonics

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which body of evidence is least supportive of plate tectonics theory?  

• A) The worldwide fossil record
• B) The global distribution of existing species
• C) The sea-floor spreading
• D) The shape of the continents
• E) The size of the oceans

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Definitions:

Evolutionary Theory

A theory explaining the process by which different kinds of living organisms developed and diversified from earlier forms during the history of earth.

Genetic Drift

A mechanism of evolution in which allele frequencies of a population change over generations due to random sampling effects.

Early Experience

Events or exposures occurring at young ages that significantly influence an individual's future behavior and cognitive development.

Brain Growth

The process of development and maturation of the brain which involves increases in size, complexity, and functional capacity.