The theory of plate tectonics describes the movement of continental plates across the Earth's surface as if they were riding on a
conveyer belt of convection. Although the plate tectonic movement is extremely slow, there is evidence of this theory. Which
statements below support the theory of plate tectonics? Select ALL that apply.
A)Species became extinct more quickly at the end of the Cretaceous period.
B)99
Fossils of nearly identical species are found on both South America and
African continents.
C)Areas of subduction often have high seismic activity as one plate moves
under another plate.
D)Species become adapted to particular environments as random mutations
generate new phenotypes.
E)Marsupials existed on both North American and Australian continents
when these land masses were connected.

Fossils of nearly identical species are found on both South America and African continents. Marsupials existed on both North American and Australian continents when these land masses were connected. Areas of subduction often have high seismic activity as one plate moves under another plate. Since the continents were once joined, there is the likelihood that species originated in one location and then spread to other areas as the continents moved is likely. This explains the similarity of fossils or species in very geographically remote areas. The high activity of seismic movement also is best explained by plate movement.

jayilych4real jayilych4real · Answer 2 · 2021-10-17T02:05:09+02:00

The statements that supports the theory of plate tectonics are:

B) Fossils of nearly identical species are found on both South America and African continents.

C) Areas of subduction often have high seismic activity as one plate moves under another plate.
E) Marsupials existed on both North American and Australian continents when these land masses were connected.

According to the question, we are asked to prove the evidence of the plate tectonic theory based on the movement of continental plates across the Earth's surface.

Plate tectonic theory states that there is a detachment of the outer crust of the Earth and they join when the upper part meets the continental plates and diverges across the planet.

Therefore, the statements that support this theory are the facts that:

Fossils of similar species are found in different continents
There are different areas of seismic activity as a result of plate movement
Marsupiais both existed on different continents even as their land masses are connected.

Therefore, the correct answers are options B, C and E