Asked by Blaine

Select which of these pieces of evidence did NOT help in the development of the theory of plate tectonics?
Responses
A The outlines of the different continents look like they could fit together like puzzle pieces.The outlines of the different continents look like they could fit together like puzzle pieces.
B Similar fossil evidence has been found on continents separated by great distances.Similar fossil evidence has been found on continents separated by great distances.
C Most earthquakes and volcanoes occur along distinct lines around the world.Most earthquakes and volcanoes occur along distinct lines around the world.
D No mountains in the world are increasing in size.No mountains in the world are increasing in size.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
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The idea that "no mountains are increasing in size" did not help — it's not true and wasn't used as evidence. The other three (continental fit, matching fossils, and patterns of earthquakes/volcanoes) were key pieces of evidence for plate tectonics.