Which of the following is not supporting evidence of plate tectonics?
A)similar rock assemblages on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean
B)the "jigsaw puzzle" shape of the continents
C)lack of oceanic ridges that would indicate sea floor spreading
D)the fossil record
E)the climate record found in sedimentary rock

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The lack of oceanic ridges that would indicate sea floor spreading would actually contradict the theory of plate tectonics, as sea floor spreading is a key component of the theory. The other choices all provide supporting evidence for plate tectonics.

Which of the Following Is Not Supporting Evidence of Plate