Which of the following is true regarding continental drift?
A)it occurred about two billion years ago,but no longer occurs today.
B)the term "continental drift" is now called plate tectonics.
C)it does not occur because the crust is brittle.
D)it is an old theory that has been essentially disproven.
E)it is based on an understanding of the development of the peneplain.

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The term "continental drift" was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics, which better explains how the Earth's plates move and interact with each other. The other options are incorrect: A is false because continental drift occurred more recently than two billion years ago; C is false because the brittle crust is actually what allows plates to move and break apart; D is false because plate tectonics and continental drift are still widely studied and accepted in the scientific community; and E is false because the development of the peneplain is not directly related to continental drift or plate tectonics.

Which of the Following Is True Regarding Continental Drift