Continent Locations in the Past and Present

Question

The maps show the locations of continents at different times in Earth’s past.



Multiple Choice Question

The maps show that millions of years ago, Earth’s continents were in locations different from the locations they are in today. Which claim about the change in location of the continents is supported by the pattern of change shown in the maps?

A. 

Tectonic plates are colliding and spreading apart.

B. 

Earthquakes are opening spaces between landmasses.

C. 

Ocean currents are rotating in a clockwise direction.

D. 

Mountain ranges are pushing landmasses together.

Answer 1

The most supported claim about the change in location of the continents based on the pattern of change shown in the maps is:

A. Tectonic plates are colliding and spreading apart.

This answer aligns with the understanding that continental drift occurs due to the movement of tectonic plates, which constantly shift due to processes beneath the Earth's surface.