The Puzzle-Piece Continents: Tectonic Plate Movements
The Puzzle-Piece Continents
On a map, the continents have shapes that almost fit together like pieces of a jigsaw puzzle. How does modern science explain this fit of the matching shapes in terms of processes inside Earth?
Explanation by Modern Science
We explain this puzzle-piece-like build as proof of tectonic plate shifting. As magma inside the earth moves, so do the continental plates on top of the magma. The continents used to be fused together in one larger continent called Pangea. Over the course of 1000s of years, the plates have shifted.
tldr: tectonic plate movements cause this phenomena
How does modern science explain the fit of the matching shapes of continents on a map? Modern science explains the fit of the matching shapes of continents on a map as proof of tectonic plate shifting. The movement of magma inside the earth causes the continental plates to move, leading to the arrangement we see today.