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In 3-5 sentences, describe how paleomagnetic evidence supports the theory that continents change position (drift) over time.(4 points)
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Paleomagnetic evidence supports the theory of continental drift by showing that the Earth's magnetic field has reversed itself multiple times in the past. As lava cools and solidifies, the minerals in it align with the Earth's magnetic field at that time, creating a record of the Earth's past magnetic field. By studying the paleomagnetic properties of rocks on different continents, scientists have found that these rocks sometimes show the same patterns of magnetic orientation, even though they are now separated by large distances. This suggests that these continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over time.
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