O A. The location of the continent affects Earth's surface reflectivity. O B. Continental plate depth determines its specific heat. O C. Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy. O D. The temperature of a continent is affected by its nearest ocean.

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O A. The location of the continent affects Earth's surface reflectivity.
O B. Continental plate depth determines its specific heat.
O C. Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy.
O D. The temperature of a continent is affected by its nearest ocean.
Transcribed Image Text:150 Mio years ago 100 Mio years ago 50 Mio years ago Now O A. The location of the continent affects Earth's surface reflectivity. O B. Continental plate depth determines its specific heat. O C. Continental drift absorbs large amounts of kinetic energy. O D. The temperature of a continent is affected by its nearest ocean.
Scientists believe continental drift over Earth's geological history has had a significant impact on Earth's cycles of warmer and cooler
climates. Which statement describes a characteristic of Earth's continents that is MOST likely to cause changes in global climate when
continents drift?
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The location of the
Transcribed Image Text:Scientists believe continental drift over Earth's geological history has had a significant impact on Earth's cycles of warmer and cooler climates. Which statement describes a characteristic of Earth's continents that is MOST likely to cause changes in global climate when continents drift? 250 Mio years ago 200 Mio years ago 150 Mio years ago 100 Mio years ago 50 Mio years ogo Now The location of the
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