Question

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Fossils on continents that are now separated by
support the theory of continental drift.

Continents closer to the equator have warmer climates, yet fossils of
have been found on islands near the North Pole. This supports the idea that islands drifted from the equator.

Coal fields in
match those found in North America, supporting the theory of continental drift.

Answer 1

Fossils on continents that are now separated by **oceans** support the theory of continental drift.

Continents closer to the equator have warmer climates, yet fossils of **tropical plants** have been found on islands near the North Pole. This supports the idea that islands drifted from the equator.

Coal fields in **Europe** match those found in North America, supporting the theory of continental drift.