This evidence supports the topic of plate tectonics. The fact that rocks from distant locations (Franklin Mountains in West Texas and mountains in eastern Antarctica) are the same age and have similar chemical and geological properties suggests that these regions were once part of the same landmass before tectonic plates drifted them apart. This aligns with the theory of plate tectonics, which explains the movement of continents and the formation of geological features.
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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.
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