The continents formed as a result of Tectonic Theory

 

The theory of plate tectonics provides an explanation for the formation of continents on Earth. According to this theory, the Earth's lithosphere, which consists of the crust and upper part of the mantle, is divided into a number of large plates that move relative to one another.

As these plates move, they interact with each other in a variety of ways. For example, two plates may collide, causing one to be subducted (pushed beneath the other) and creating a mountain range. Alternatively, two plates may move apart from each other, creating a rift zone where new crust is formed and causing the separation of continents.

Over millions of years, these processes have led to the formation and movement of continents as we know them today. For example, the separation of the supercontinent Pangaea around 200 million years ago resulted in the formation of the modern-day continents of North America, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Antarctica.

It's worth noting that the movement of continents is an ongoing process, with some continents continuing to drift apart from each other while others collide and merge. However, the overall pattern of plate movement and continent formation is shaped by the underlying tectonic forces that drive these movements.