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South America and Africa look like they fit together because they once did. Long ago the Atlantic Ocean formed as the two continental plates drifted apart.
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What of the 2 landmasses seem to fit together the best?
The coastlines of South America and Africa seem to fit together the best because of their similar shapes and continental shelf structures. This is a key piece of evidence supporting the theory of continental drift.
Why do you think poorer countries tend to be in the south and richer countries tend to be in the north and list some possible reasons?
There does seem to be a pattern showing that the richer countries are in the north, and the poorer countries in the south. While there are some clear exceptions (Australia) it does seem that North America, Europe and Japan are far economically superior to South America, Africa and the Pacific. Perhaps it is because the people of the European region were among the first to develop superior technology and general civilisation. They also introduced these traits to other countries, particularly northern (U.S. and such). This is the only possible reason I can think of. If there are any additions to this, they would be greatly appreciated.
Who obsered that the continents seem to fit together?
Alfred Wegener discovered the continents seemed to fit together (Pangaea) in 1915.
What is the item that provide evidence that the continents were once closer together called?
There are two basic evidences to support this theory: 1. Animals or plants of the same species can be found on separated continents (for example, Africa and Australia or North America and Europe) naturally, and have not been placed by man. This must mean all the continents were previously connected, allowing the animals and plants to disperse. 2. The continents all seem to fit together like a jigsaw puzzle. This must mean all the continents were previously connected, but have since broken off and their coastlines have eroded since then, which explains why they do not perfectly fit together.
What is a group of cities that have grown so close together they seem to form one city?
Los angeles
What of the 2 landmasses seem to fit together the best?
The coastlines of South America and Africa seem to fit together the best because of their similar shapes and continental shelf structures. This is a key piece of evidence supporting the theory of continental drift.
The best example of how neighboring continents seem to fit together like jigsaw puzzle pieces is?
Probably the west coast of Africa with South America.
What two continents appear to fit together?
At one point, all 7 continents were connected. Nearly every combination you can think of was true as well. (North America & Europe, Australia & Asia, etc.). Today the continents of North America and South America are connected and the continents of Europe, Asia, and Africa are connected.
Evidence for movement and changes in the geosphere over time?
Certain continents seem to line up, as if they were once joined. For example, South America and Africa.
Which country is the farthest south in Africa?
The African country that is farthest south is called South Africa. While many seem to believe South Africa is just the area and direction of the continent, it is in fact a country.
What are the most conclusive proof of continental drift?
The continents seem to fit together when moved around. Mountains, earthquakes and other phenomena due to the shifting of tectonic plates also support the idea that the continents are drifting.
Why do soccer golf and tennis don't seem as popular in Africa like they are in America?
because in Africa it is poplaur because im and African American
Where are the jungles in Africa?
There are no jungles in South Africa. South Africa is made up mainly of grasslands with some forests and rain forests.
Why is America divided into North America and South America?
Are you retartded? It's called North America and South America because South America is in the Southern Hemisphere and a north America is in the Northern Hemisphere, see its people like you who make Americans seem stupid. Go and educate yourself you fool.
Which was the first city in south Africa to have street lights?
stand under correction, but seem to remember it being Kimberly
Mesosaurus was a small lizardlike it could survive only shallow freshwater environments does it seem likely that the animal could traveled between those locations why or why not?
Since the Mesosaurus was a fresh water reptile, there was no way it could've swam across the Atlantic Ocean (which has salt water) to both continents. So that meant Africa and South America were at one point joined together.
Are there any Nxusani's living in the US?
There may be, but most still seem to reside in South Africa, mostly in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
