The matching coastlines and geologic similarities between continents, specifically between South America and Africa, led some to suspect that the continents were once connected. This evidence, known as continental drift, was proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century.
The theory of plate tectonics provides evidence that continents have moved over time. This evidence includes matching geological features between continents that were once part of the same landmass, like the coastlines of Africa and South America. Additionally, the distribution of fossils and the alignment of mountain ranges suggest that continents were once connected and have since drifted apart.
Fossil evidence: Identical fossils of plants and animals have been found on continents that are now widely separated, suggesting they were once connected. Geological evidence: Matching rock formations and mountain ranges on different continents provide evidence of their past connection. Climate evidence: Similar coal deposits and glacial striations found across continents support the idea of a single supercontinent with a consistent climate.
Evidence to support the theory of Pangaea includes the fit of continents like South America and Africa, the distribution of similar fossils and rock formations across continents, and matching mountain ranges and geological structures on different landmasses. Furthermore, the study of plate tectonics has provided additional evidence by explaining how continents have moved over time.
Matching geological formations: Similar rock formations and mountain ranges are found on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean, suggesting they were once connected. Fossil evidence: Similar plant and animal fossils found on different continents suggest they were once part of the same landmass. Paleoclimatic evidence: Past climate data, such as glacial striations and ancient climate indicators, support the idea that continents were once positioned differently.
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Fossil, climate, and rock.
South america and Africa were once joined.
Well , fossils were found ! : D
In Africa there are scratch marks that could only have been caused by glaciers but Africa is by a hot place by the equate so once it was colder there
South America and Africa were once joined.
In Africa there are scratch marks that could only have been caused by glaciers but Africa is by a hot place by the equate so once it was colder there
Evidence for continental drift includes the fit of continents like South America and Africa, similar rock formations and mountain ranges on different continents, and the distribution of fossils that were once found on now widely separated landmasses. These pieces of evidence suggest that the continents were once connected in a single landmass called Pangaea.
Its not cold its warm in south Africa :) What about the Drakensburg escarpments, there is snow there in winter
Linguistic Evidence
Fossils of the glossopteris fern, which have been found across South America, Africa, India, Antarctica, and Australia. Fossil eveidence of a triassic land reiple lystrosaurus are also found across Africa, India, Antarctica and Australia.
Africa has no cold deserts but the Namib Desert is classified as a cool coastal desert.