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itsmyluck

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on: Jul 29, 2018
Describe how the different paths of polar wandering helped establish that continents move over geologic time.
 
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In a reconstruction of Earth's geologic past, the continents of Africa and South America fit best along the
 
  A) shorelines.
  B) continental shelves.
  C) continental slopes.
  D) ocean floors.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A plot of the apparent path of polar wandering from North American rocks does not match the path from European rocks. If one were to move North America and Europe back together, then the paths of polar wandering would overlie one another.

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Answer: B


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent

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YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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