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before the earth looked like it does today the earth was called Pangaea. every continent was fit together like a puzzle piece. lava pulled weak pieces of land which happened to be south and north America and Australia apart and the Americas went west and Australia went south east
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∙ 9y agoIt is believed that South America and Africa were once joined, forming one continent, from the Paleozoic Era to the early Mesozoic Era. The continent began to break apart and rift approximately 225 million years ago. Therefore, fossils and rock layers are similar between South America and Africa.
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How do the shapes of south America and Africa support the theory of plate tectonics?
If you look at a picture of south America and Africa and then you cut them out they should fit together like a puzzle piece!
How fast are Africa and South America moving apart from each other?
It was because of fossils that scientist found.
Other then South America and Africa Which two land masses fit together best?
something about somedinosaurs found in both continents and they cant swim all across the ocean.
Why do scientists believe that Africa and South America were once joined?
Geologic studies in South America have supported the theory of continental drift and have shown that until 135 million years ago South America was joined to Africa; a Brazil-Gabon link has been established on the basis of tectonic matching.this answer is not pure english
How south America and Africa fit together?
Yes. According to plate tectonics, South America and Africa were joined together with the rest of the continents conforming a supercontinent known as Pangaea. It however, began to split-up some 175 million years ago, until it conformed the actual configuration.
Which 2 continents fit together the best?
Africa and South America
Why do south america and africa seem to fit together?
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.
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.
What are some Clues to the Mystery of continental drift?
Africa and South America fit together perfectly.
How do the shape of South America and Africa support the theory of plate tectonics?
If you look at a picture of south America and Africa and then you cut them out they should fit together like a puzzle piece!
How do the shapes of south America and Africa support the theory of plate tectonics?
If you look at a picture of south America and Africa and then you cut them out they should fit together like a puzzle piece!
How do shapes of South America and Africa support the theory of plate tectonics?
If you look at a picture of south America and Africa and then you cut them out they should fit together like a puzzle piece!
What two continents fit together like a puzzle?
Africa's west coast and the eastern coast of South America.
How do the contenents fit together?
The continents fit together just like a puzzle. The edges of the continents line up so that South America fits right against Africa.
What continents coast does South America fit into?
Africa
Which continent could fit in several position?
There are a number of continents that could fit together in several different positions. Africa and South America are an excellent example.
What evidence did Alfred Wegener have that supported his idea of continental drift?
South America and Africa fit together like puzzle pieces.
