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Which of the following is considered evidence to support the theory of continental

drift?
Volcalpes
Paleomagnetism
Rock Outcrops
Ocean Currents

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Among the options provided, both **Paleomagnetism** and **Rock Outcrops** are considered evidence to support the theory of continental drift.

- **Paleomagnetism:** Studies of ancient magnetic orientations preserved in rocks on continents and ocean floors provide evidence of past changes in the Earth's magnetic field. These magnetic patterns support the idea that continents have moved over time.

- **Rock Outcrops:** Geological similarities between rock formations and structures on continents that are now separated by oceans, such as similar fossils, rock types, or mountain chains, suggest that these landmasses were once connected.

While **Volcalpes** (presumably a combination of volcanoes and Alps) and **Ocean Currents** are related to geological and climatic processes, they are not direct evidence for continental drift.
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