Continental drift is the
A) change in position of the continents in relation to each other and the poles.
B) presence of genetic drift in a continental population.
C) presence of a founder effect within a single continent.
D) cooling of a single continent due to a drift in climatic conditions.

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Continental drift refers to the movement and changing position of the continents in relation to one another and the poles. It is a geological phenomenon that occurs over millions of years and is driven by plate tectonics. Genetic drift, founder effects, and changes in climate are not directly related to continental drift.

Continental Drift Is the