Which of the following features are evidence that many continents were at one time near the South Pole?

A. Glacial deposits
B. Earthquakes
C. Volcanoes
D. Mid-ocean ridges

Geologists believe that glacial deposits found in Antarctica, southern South America, southern Africa, India, and Australia provides evidence that not only were the continents once connected but they were also once connected near the south pole. It is believed that these deposits are from between 380 to 250 million years ago.

Answered by Gibbs | 2024-06-10

Glacial deposits are the primary evidence that many continents were once situated near the South Pole. These deposits were left behind by glaciers that once covered the continents, providing evidence of past continental arrangements. Other geological phenomena such as earthquakes, volcanoes, or mid-ocean ridges do not specifically indicate past proximity to the South Pole. ;

Answered by EdwardRow | 2024-06-18

Glacial deposits found in regions now near the equator provide strong evidence that many continents were once close to the South Pole. These deposits suggest that the continents, like Antarctica, South America, and Australia, were part of the ancient supercontinent Gondwana. The presence of such deposits in warmer areas today indicates significant movement of the continents over millions of years.
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Answered by Gibbs | 2024-10-01