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The correct option for the statement “The hypothesis of continental drift is NOT is not supported by”.
Answer to Problem 5RAT
The correct option for the statement “The hypothesis of continental drift is NOT is not supported by” is option (d).
Explanation of Solution
The hypothesis of continental drift describes the movement of the continents due to the relative movement of the plates.
The fossils in all the continents are similar, so it supports the hypothesis of continental drift. The glacial striation is the abrasion of the surface. It can be observed on all the continents, so it supports the hypothesis of continental drift. Similar rock types support the hypothesis of continental drift.
The tidal influence of the moon does not support the hypothesis of continental drift.
Conclusion:
Therefore, the correct option for the statement “The hypothesis of continental drift is NOT is not supported by” is option (d).
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