Multiple Choice
What have differing paleomagnetic records for each continent shown?
A) Each continent had its own magnetic pole during successive geological periods.
B) Magnetic poles for each continent have moved over geological time.
C) Magnetic poles have remained in one location and each of the continents has moved.
D) Both the poles and the continents have moved over time.
E) Some data are inconsistent with the theory of polar wandering, indicating that further research must be done.
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