Continental drift

Question

Is it possible for North America and South America to drift apart? Briefly explain your answer.

Answer 1

Hi Linsey,

 

The earth is comprised of 7 major plates: Pacific Plate, Indo-Australian Plate, North American Plate, Eurasian Plate, African Plate, South American Plate and Antarctic Plate.  Since North and South American are on two different plates, the possibility does exist for the two continents to drift apart.