GEOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -The evidence for continental drift included the fit of the continents; the distribution of ancient fossils, rocks, and mountain ranges; and the locations of ancient climatic zones.

Detailed explanation-2: -One type of evidence that strongly supported the Theory of Continental Drift is the fossil record. Scientists have found fossils of similar types of plants and animals in rocks of similar age. These rocks were on the shores of different continents. This suggests that the continents were once joined.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Atlantic coasts of Africa and South America appear to fit together neatly, like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. The same shape is also traced out by the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, shown on this map by the light-colored area (representing relatively shallow seas) between the two continents.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are several compelling pieces of evidence: Puzzle-like fit of the continents. In several cases, modern shorelines of continents look as though they were once joined. The most obvious “fit” is between the east coast of South America and the west coast of Africa.

Detailed explanation-5: -The fact that the continents fit together like puzzle piece support the Continental Drift Theory.