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Describe the hypothesis of Continental Drift and list three criteria used to support the hypothesis? ​

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Hypothesis : Once all continents had been joined to form a single supercontinent.

Three criteria used to support it.

Matching Fossils - Remains of Mesosaurus are limited to eastern South America and southern Africa.

Ancient Climates - Land areas that show evidence of ancient glaciation are now located near the equator.

Continental Puzzle - The Atlantic coastlines of South America and Africa fit together.

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