The concept of plate tectonics ________.
A) means Africa and South America were once joined
B) is well accepted by Earth scientists
C) was proven only a few decades ago
D) is described correctly by all of the above
E) is not described correctly by any of the above

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The concept of plate tectonics explains that continents move and have shifted positions across Earth's surface through time, which supports the idea that Africa and South America were once joined. It is a well-accepted theory among Earth scientists, and its acceptance and proof have been solidified over the past few decades, making all the given statements correct.

The Concept of Plate Tectonics ________