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explain how fossils support the theory of continental movement
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How do fossils help support the theory of continental drift?
A fossil found on one continent can be found on another continent
What evidence did Alfred wegener have to support his theory of the continental drift?
he had 1.fossils 2.glacial indentations 3.different types of rocks
What 3 pieces of evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
he used fossils, glacial indentations, and different types of rock.
What are two forms of evidence used to support the continental drift theory?
The first one is fossils and the second is the unusual jigsaw puzzle of the continents when they were put together.
Fossils on one continent may be similar to fossils on another continent. This observation supports which theory?
It supports the continental drift.
What type of information Alfred wegner use on his theory?
He used evidence from landform, climate, and fossils to support his theory of the continental drift.
How do fossils help support the theory of continental drift?
A fossil found on one continent can be found on another continent
Why is cynognathus a good candidate for providing evidence for the continental drift theory?
Its fossils are found in many different places like South America and Africa which support the theory of continental drift.
What evidence of earths climate in the past supports the theory of contnental drift?
It is not so much the climate, but it is the tectonic plates movement, and fossils of extincted animals on different continents that support this theory. Also, fossils support the theory of evolution that was proven by Charles Darwin.
How fossils support the theory of continental drift?
We find matching types of ancient fossils separated on coinciding land masses across the Atlantic Ocean, where Brazil would abut Africa.
What evidence did Alfred wegener have to support his theory of the continental drift?
he had 1.fossils 2.glacial indentations 3.different types of rocks
What 3 pieces of evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
he used fossils, glacial indentations, and different types of rock.
What evidence did Wegeners have to support his theory?
Fossils support his hypothesis.
What are two forms of evidence used to support the continental drift theory?
The first one is fossils and the second is the unusual jigsaw puzzle of the continents when they were put together.
What was the fossil that was found on different continents and was used to support the theory of continental drift?
They found fossils of the Mesosaurus,Lystosaurus,and I believe the Cyrothagus.Sorry if t his is spelled wrong.
How do fossil distribution support the theory of continental drift?
its when you have dinosaurs on the west side of africa and fossils of dino's on the east side of south america.... yepp thats how it is.
What does the theory of continental explain?
the movement of the continent i :-)
