The early hypothesis of was based on observations that suggested continents were once joined together. later, the theory of explained why large pieces of earth's surface move around and how many of earth's features form.

An uncovered pot of water lies out in the sun. which statements correctly describe what happens at the surface of the liquid water? 1. the vapor pressure remains constant regardless of the water temperature. 2. the vapor pressure is produced by water molecules that have evaporated. 3. the vapor pressure increases as the sun heats the water in the pot. 4. evaporation stops once the vapor pressure reaches a certain point. 5. evaporation and condensation both occur on the liquid’s surface.