All continents fit together with the least number of overlaps and gaps when the continents are matched along:
A)contours at around 2,000 meters depth.
B)current shorelines.
C)edge of the continental shelf.
D)edges of the deep sea floor.
E)oceanic trenches in subduction zones.

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The correct answer is A because the contours at around 2,000 meters depth represent the edge of the continental shelf, which is where the continents fit together with the least number of overlaps and gaps.

All Continents Fit Together with the Least Number of Overlaps