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The outer edges of the continental shelves can be reasonably matched. This is how the configuration of Pangaea was established.

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Were do most continents fit together the best?

A map of the continents (with the exclusion of Antarctica and the inclusion of Greenland) is included in the link below and depicts how they would fit together today. They do not completely lock perfectly as their coasts have been eroded.


What continents best fit together?

Originally, all the continents were one big super-continent called Pangaea. I would say South America & Africa in my opinion because of its mountain ridges and the distance between each other in modern times. Yes I would say Africa, South/North America as well. Africa could fit right in the Caribbean Sea, in fact I think that's where they were connected originally


Which two continents of pangaea have the best fit?

Africa and South America have the best fit when Pangaea is reassembled due to the matching of their coastlines and geological features, including rock formations and fossils found on both continents. This fit was a key piece of evidence used to support the theory of continental drift proposed by Alfred Wegener.


What statement best supports the theory that all the continents were once a single landmass?

Pangea, yet the theory based upon Pangaea is weak considering mostly scientist's biggest source of evidence is the jiggsaw way the continents fit together and that there ans similar animals in distant parts of the world. ask yourself are there bunnies in America are they in Europe? -Mr. Albright


What best describes the supercontinent cycle that resulted in the continents?

The supercontinent cycle involves the repeated formation and breakup of supercontinents over geological time. This cycle is driven by plate tectonics, where continents drift and collide to form supercontinents, which eventually break apart due to tectonic forces. Examples of supercontinents in Earth's history include Rodinia and Pangaea.

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Were do most continents fit together the best?

A map of the continents (with the exclusion of Antarctica and the inclusion of Greenland) is included in the link below and depicts how they would fit together today. They do not completely lock perfectly as their coasts have been eroded.


What continents best fit together?

Originally, all the continents were one big super-continent called Pangaea. I would say South America & Africa in my opinion because of its mountain ridges and the distance between each other in modern times. Yes I would say Africa, South/North America as well. Africa could fit right in the Caribbean Sea, in fact I think that's where they were connected originally


Which two continents of pangaea have the best fit?

Africa and South America have the best fit when Pangaea is reassembled due to the matching of their coastlines and geological features, including rock formations and fossils found on both continents. This fit was a key piece of evidence used to support the theory of continental drift proposed by Alfred Wegener.


What proof did they have that Pangaea is real?

There is no direct proof. But there is evidence best explained by Pangaea having existed. This is the case with a lot of science, and looking for proof is not a very productive way to proceed. Proof works well only in mathematics.


What statement best supports the theory that all the continents were once a single landmass?

Pangea, yet the theory based upon Pangaea is weak considering mostly scientist's biggest source of evidence is the jiggsaw way the continents fit together and that there ans similar animals in distant parts of the world. ask yourself are there bunnies in America are they in Europe? -Mr. Albright


What features of the continents best suggests that they were joined?

The shape of the continents and the way they could fit together best suggests the formation of supercontinents in the past. Also, the distribution of biodiversity gives us information on which continents were joined and at what point they diverged.


Why are there continents?

Yes, the 7 continents on Earth were once joined/fitted together about 250 million years ago, forming a supercontinent named Pangaea. It then splitted into 2 smaller supercontinents, Laurasia, consisting of North America, Asia & Europe and Gondwanaland, consisting of South America, Oceania, Antarctica & Africa, which then drifted apart to where they are now.


What would be the best HDD and SSD configuration for you?

The I/O configuration AHC would be the best HDD and SDD configuration for me.


What were Alfred wegeners accomplishments of his life?

Alfred Wegener is best known for developing the theory of continental drift, proposing that the continents were once joined together in a single supercontinent called Pangaea. He also made contributions to meteorology and polar research, and participated in several expeditions to Greenland. Wegener's work laid the foundation for the modern theory of plate tectonics.


What best describes the supercontinent cycle that resulted in the continents?

The supercontinent cycle involves the repeated formation and breakup of supercontinents over geological time. This cycle is driven by plate tectonics, where continents drift and collide to form supercontinents, which eventually break apart due to tectonic forces. Examples of supercontinents in Earth's history include Rodinia and Pangaea.


What two continents fit together best?

Africa and South America if taken as shapes, slot together quite nicely. Google 'Africa and South America', it's well documented.


Which two continents have the best fitting coastline?

Africa and South America are often cited as having coastlines that fit together like puzzle pieces. This is known as the continental drift theory, suggesting that these continents were once connected.