Which of the following supports the continental drift concept?
A) magnetic field patterns preserved in the rocks
B) plant and animal fossil records
C) radioactive decay dating of rocks on either side of a spreading center
D) All of these support the theory.
E) None of these is valid evidence of continental drift.

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All of these support the theory of continental drift. Magnetic field patterns preserved in rocks provide evidence of the movement of tectonic plates. Plant and animal fossils records help scientists to determine how ancient ecosystems were distributed across different areas before the continents separated. Radioactive decay dating of rocks on either side of a spreading center allows geologists to measure how quickly plates are moving apart.

Which of the Following Supports the Continental Drift Concept