Which of the following is correct 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.

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The term "continental drift" was used before the theory of plate tectonics was developed. Plate tectonics is now the accepted model for how the Earth's crust moves and evolves over time.

Which of the Following Is Correct Regarding Continental Drift