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