Continental Drift is The

Question

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.

Accepted Answer

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.