Which Data Were Used to Develop the Hypothesis of Continental

question 64

Multiple Choice

Which data were used to develop the hypothesis of continental drift?

• A)The shape of the continents
• B)The distribution of fossils
• C)The distribution of glacial deposits and directions of glacial scratch marks
• D)All of these are correct.

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