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Which statement correctly summarizes Wegener’s theory of continental drift?

A
The continents have always been in the same locations on the planet.
B
When a meteorite crashed into Earth, it broke the giant supercontinent Pangaea apart.
C
Earth’s continents drifted across the oceans until they formed one giant supercontinent.
D
Over millions of years, Pangaea broke apart and drifted to form the seven continents.
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African PlateEurasian Plate ✔ North American PlatePacific Plate

A
African Plate
B
Eurasian Plate
C
North American Plate
D
Pacific Plate
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African Plate ✔ Eurasian PlateNorth American Plate Pacific Plate

A
African Plate
B
Eurasian Plate
C
North American Plate
D
Pacific Plate
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African Plate Eurasian PlateNorth American Plate Pacific Plate

A
African Plate
B
Eurasian Plate
C
North American Plate
D
Pacific Plate

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