Which statements describe wegener’s ideas that became known as the theory of continental drift? check all that apply.
the continents move.
the continents drifted apart over a long period.
the continents were once connected as one landmass.
the continents have moved apart very quickly due to earthquakes.
the continents are magnetically pulled toward or pushed away from one another.

Options (1), (2) and (3)

Explanation:

The concept of Continental drift was first invented by Alfred Wegener, where he describes that the continents move across the large water bodies from one place to another, with respect to the poles.

Many evidences were given in support of this theory, that includes-

This evidence strongly suggested that the earth initially was comprised of a large continent which is commonly known as the Pangaea.

Thus, the continents are continuously moving over the large geological time and gave rise to the formation of the present shape.

Hence, the correct answers are options (1), (2) and (3).

i believe the idea was that

the continents were once connected as one landmass and the continents move and the continents drifted over a long period of time. i hope this helps.

Explanation:

i believe it would be c: tons.

the answer is c.

by: nicholas dooley