In 3-5 sentences, describe how paleomagnetic evidence supports the theory that continents change position (drift) over time.

The earth magnetic field changes direction and its strength varies from year to year. This results in magnetic anomalies within a rock body as magnetic elements and minerals records the changing direction of the magnetic field.

As new magma is brought near the mid-oceanic ridge, the older ones are pushed backwards and they show a different magnetic field direction from the cooling magma. This is usually evident in the orientation of the magnetic minerals.