Which event prompted the development of the earth's major continents?
A) A series of volcanoes exploding beneath the ocean floor
B) The drifting apart of the original single supercontinent
C) The coming together of numerous small islands
D) The crashing of an enormous meteorite into the earth
E) An enormous earthquake millions of years ago

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The drifting apart of the original single supercontinent, Pangea, resulted in the separation and movement of the major land masses that eventually formed into the continents we know today. This process is known as plate tectonics.

Which Event Prompted the Development of the Earth's Major Continents