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CQXA

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What was the first line of evidence that led early investigators to suspect that the continents were once connected?
 
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Briefly describe the view held by most geologists regarding the ocean basins and continents prior to the 1960s.
 
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Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

The puzzle-piece fit of the continentsespeciall y Africa and North and South America.

Answer to Question 2

Before the 1960s, most geologists figured that the continents and oceans were unmoving, were fixed in their geographic locations, and had been so for essentially all of time.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Wow, this really help

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