Which statement best supports the theory of continental drift?

A) Areas of shallow-water seas tend to accumulate sediment, which gradually sinks
B) Marine fossils are often found in deep-well drill cores
C) The present continents appear to fit together as pieces of a larger landmass
D) Basaltic rock is found to be progressively younger at increasing distances from the mid-ocean ridge.

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Answer: I would say its probably A I'm not sure but that might be it

Explanation:

The statement 'present continents appear to fit together as pieces of a larger landmass' BEST supports the theory of continental drift (Option C).

  • According to the theory of continental drift, a super landmass which was known as Pangea slowly broke apart into different landmasses.

  • Subsequently, landmasses moved over geologic time relative to each other (i.e., drifted) along the oceans and formed the present continents.

  • The lines of evidence that support this theory include the similarity of coastlines for different continents; the distribution of fossils and paleoclimate indicators.

In conclusion, the statement 'present continents appear to fit together as pieces of a larger landmass' BEST supports the theory of continental drift (Option C).

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