Which data were used to develop the hypothesis of continental drift?
A)the shape of the continents
B)the distribution of fossils
C)the distribution of glacial deposits and directions of glacial scratch marks
D)All of these.

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All of these data were used to develop the hypothesis of continental drift. The shape of the continents hinted that they may have once fit together like puzzle pieces, the distribution of fossils (such as Mesosaurus and Glossopteris) suggested that the continents were once connected and then separated, and the distribution of glacial deposits and scratch marks (such as those found in Africa, India, and Australia) indicated that these continents were once in colder regions close to the South Pole.

Which Data Were Used to Develop the Hypothesis of Continental