Multiple choice

What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

  1. Fossil discoveries

  2. Ancient maps of the world

  3. The Himalayan Mountains

  4. Charts of seismic activity
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Explanation

Alfred Wegener supported his continental drift hypothesis by pointing out that identical fossils of plants and animals were found on continents separated by vast oceans. He also used evidence from matching coastline shapes and geological rock formations.

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