Modern geologists have used which of the following to support Wegener's explanation of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics?(1 point)

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Evidence of glaciers as far back as 300 million year ago in areas that today we would not expect glaciers to be found.
Evidence of glaciers as far back as 300 million year ago in areas that today we would not expect glaciers to be found.

Evidence of ancient tropical coastal areas (coal reserves) as old as 300 million years ago can be found in areas that are today far from the equator.
Evidence of ancient tropical coastal areas (coal reserves) as old as 300 million years ago can be found in areas that are today far from the equator.

Evidence of marsupial animals in numerous continents' fossil records, including Antarctica, Australia, and South America as long ago as 60 million years ago. More recent fossils show the marsupials of Australia evolving distinct forms and those in Antarctica going extinct.
Evidence of marsupial animals in numerous continents' fossil records, including Antarctica, Australia, and South America as long ago as 60 million years ago. More recent fossils show the marsupials of Australia evolving distinct forms and those in Antarctica going extinct.

All of the above.

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All of the above.

Each of these pieces of evidence supports Wegener's explanation of continental drift and the theory of plate tectonics by illustrating how continents were once connected or underwent significant shifts, thus leading to the current distribution of geological and biological features.