used as evidence for continental drift
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4 Pieces of Evidence for the
Theory of the Continental Drift
2. Rocks
Ex. Many rocks from Argentina were identical to those found in South Africa.
-Diamond like rocks found in South America and Brazil.
1. Continents fit like Puzzle Pieces
Found fossils of trees that normally grow in temperate areas, but today are in a polar climate.
3. Fossils
Coal beds found in North America, Great Britain
and Belgium were deposited during the same time period.
-Form in swampy areas - not usually where they are found.
3. Fossils - certain fossils preserved in rocks of the same age but from different continents.
Ex. Mesosaurus - small fresh water reptile
Glossopteris - plant remains found in South America, Australia, Asia and Africa.
2. Rocks
4. Climate
1. Puzzle - like fit of continental shelves.
Ex. Africa and South America fit nearly perfectly.