Question

what is continental drift​

Answer 1

Answer:

Continental drift, large-scale horizontal movements of continents relative to one another and to the ocean basins during one or more episodes of geologic time. This concept was an important precursor to the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which incorporates it.

Answer 2

Answer :-

Continental drift was a theory that explained how continents shift position on Earth's surface

More info :-

Types of continental drift :

There are three kinds of plate tectonic boundaries.

• Divergent
• Convergent
• Transform plate boundaries

Effects of continental drift :

• Modern climates are a result of past movements of tectonic plates.
• A continents climates is also affected by the continents location in relation to oceans and other continents.
• Mountains ranges affect air flow and wind patterns around the globe.