Jenna is writing a report on the theory of plate tectonics. In the report, she applies the theory to explain a
, she applies the theory to explain a variety of observations. For which of
these observations does the theory provide the most useful explanation?
A
Rock layers of the same age and containing matching fossils are found on separate continents
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B. Seasonal variations in climate tend to increase with distance from the equator
C. Fossils generally are found in sedimentary rock, and not igneous or metamorphic rock
D. Mountainous regions tend to have cooler, wetter climates than low-lying lands