How does the distribution of the world's major coal reserves support the theory of plate tectonics?(1 point)

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Around 300 million years ago, the regions where coal formed were located in tropical climates that were partially submerged on the coasts.
Around 300 million years ago, the regions where coal formed were located in tropical climates that were partially submerged on the coasts.

Around the time that the continents were together as Pangaea, the regions where coal developed were located along the ridge of a long mountain chain.
Around the time that the continents were together as Pangaea, the regions where coal developed were located along the ridge of a long mountain chain.

Before the formation of Pangaea, the regions where coal developed were on arid plateaus in temperate regions.
Before the formation of Pangaea, the regions where coal developed were on arid plateaus in temperate regions.

Around 65 million years ago, the regions where coal formed were near the south pole where coal would likely have formed.

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Around 300 million years ago, the regions where coal formed were located in tropical climates that were partially submerged on the coasts.

This supports the theory of plate tectonics because it suggests that the distribution of coal reserves is related to the movement and interaction of tectonic plates. The coal formed in tropical climates that were partially submerged on the coasts, indicating that these areas were once coastal regions where organic matter accumulated in swampy environments. Over time, the movement of tectonic plates caused these coastal regions to be uplifted and moved to their current locations where coal reserves are found.