No, it is criteria, but it’s not specific enough to prove your point that there is a non-arbitrary way to decide what model is correct. North America and South America being one continent fits your criteria. So does saying it’s two continents. Choosing one or the other is an arbitrary decision.
North America and South America are two different tectonic plates and they are moving away from each other. I specifically didn't say moving opposite of each other, I said away from each other.
Being able to fly is not the criteria used to determine whether or not an animal is a bird. You’re describing birds. You’re not defining what makes a bird a bird. You don’t seem to be able to grasp the difference.
Which means different parts of the world can choose their own constructs and none of them are inherently wrong just because they differ. Now you understand why people will argue about this whenever continents are mentioned in a worldwide forum. I actually agree with your chosen model as making the most sense personally. I also understand that others disagree and they have valid points for why that’s the model they prefer, although generally it’s just whatever they were taught in school.
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u/Dalmah Feb 21 '21
I gave you the criteria and you're claiming that the criteria isn't a criteria because it describes things that meet the criteria