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Continential drift explains

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Masss extinctions

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Distribution of fosslis on earth

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Geographical upheavals

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All of these

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Continental Drift**: Continental drift is a hypothesis proposed by Alfred Wegener, which suggests that continents were once joined together as a single supercontinent called Pangaea and have since drifted apart. 2. **Identifying the Key Concepts**: The main idea of continental drift is that continents are not static; they move over geological time. This movement can explain various geological and biological phenomena. 3. **Evaluating the Options**: - **Option 1: Mass Extinctions**: While continental drift may have contributed to some mass extinctions, it does not specifically explain them. - **Option 2: Distribution of Fossils on Earth**: This is a significant aspect of continental drift. Fossils of the same species have been found on continents that are now widely separated, indicating that these continents were once connected. - **Option 3: Geographical Upheavals**: Although continental drift can lead to geographical changes, it does not directly explain geographical upheavals. - **Option 4: All of These**: Since not all previous options are correct, this option cannot be correct either. 4. **Conclusion**: The best answer to the question "Continental drift explains" is **Option 2: Distribution of Fossils on Earth**. This option directly correlates with Wegener's theory and provides evidence for the movement of continents.
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