Question

South Africa's current climate is too warm for glaciers. According to the theory of continental drift, which statement best explains why evidence of glaciers appeared in South Africa millions of years ago? Earth was covered in glaciers millions of years ago. South Africa contained similar land features to Antarctica. South Africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location. Glaciers moved southward over millions of years until they reached Antarctica.

Answer 1

C. South Africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location.

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Answer 2

The correct answer is - South Africa was closer to the poles and has drifted to its current location.

Step-by-step explanation:

The theory of the continental drift suggests the movement of the plate tectonics on earth. According to this, the African continent and Pangea landmass were one before the drift took place and it was close to the south pole.

Thus, the continent drifts African continent was moved to its current location, from the beginning most parts of Africa were devoid of such glaciers.