Alfred Wegener supported his hypothesis of continental drift with several pieces of evidence, including the idea that "the continents fit together like a puzzle." This observation pointed to the jigsaw-like shapes of continents, particularly how the coastlines of South America and Africa appear to match. He also cited related geological formations, fossil distribution, and climate indicators, but among the options given, the "continents fit together like a puzzle" is the most direct evidence he used.
Which of these pieces of evidence did Alfred Wegener cite to support his hypothesis of continental drift?(1 point) Responses New oceanic crust formed between the northern and southern continents, pushing them apart. New oceanic crust formed between the northern and southern continents, pushing them apart. Contraction of the Earth caused folded mountains to form. Contraction of the Earth caused folded mountains to form. Similar fossils have been found at the bottom of the ocean and on land. Similar fossils have been found at the bottom of the ocean and on land. The continents fit together like a puzzle.
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