What did the differing paleomagnetic records for each continent show?
A) each continent had its own magnetic pole during successive geological periods
B) that the magnetic poles for each continent had moved over geological time
C) that the magnetic poles have remained in one location and each of the continents has moved
D) that both the poles and the continents have moved over time
E) none of these

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The differing paleomagnetic records for each continent indicated that the magnetic poles have remained relatively stable, while the continents themselves have moved over geological time. This supports the theory of continental drift.

What Did the Differing Paleomagnetic Records for Each Continent Show