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?

Question

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 togethe

Answer 1

The most appropriate claim supported by the pattern of change shown in the maps regarding the shift in the positions of continents is:

A. Tectonic plates are colliding and spreading apart.

This option is aligned with the scientific understanding of continental drift and plate tectonics, which describes how the Earth's continents have moved over geological time due to the interactions of tectonic plates.