Scientists recently discovered that rocks collected from the Franklin Mountains in West Texas and rocks collected from mountains in eastern Antarctica were exactly the same age. Further research showed that the rocks were chemically and geologically the same and came from the same magma source. This discovery provides evidence that supports one of the below topics. Pick the topic this type of evidence supports.

Question

Item
Item
(1 point)
Item
Ocean currents
Glacial melting
Plate tectonics
Coastal erosion
Check Answer
Complete the sentences below with the correct response. Use your Note Taking Guide for help. (1 point)
The theory of Plate was defined in the 1970s. It follows Alfred Wegener's 1912
theory of continental drift. He believed the were once one landmass.
Continents
:: Convection
:: Basins
:: Tectonics

Answer 1

The discovery of rocks from the Franklin Mountains in West Texas and mountains in eastern Antarctica being the same age, chemically, and geologically similar, supports the topic of Plate tectonics.

To complete the sentences:

The theory of Plate tectonics was defined in the 1970s. It follows Alfred Wegener's 1912 theory of continental drift. He believed the continents were once one landmass.