Earth and Space Vocab

Front

Electromagnetic Spectrum is arranged by _____.

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wavelength

Front

Continental drift theory states a huge continent existed called

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Pangaea.

Front

Type of boundary formed when plates collide?

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Convergent

Front

Fossils of a species found in southern Africa and South America suggest a historical connection.

Back

Africa and South America were once part of the same continent.

Front

Area where two tectonic plates meet:

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a boundary

Front

Portion of the electromagnetic spectrum detectable by the human eye?

Back

Visible light

Front

Event marking the start of the universe

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Big Bang Theory

Front

Scientific theory:

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A possible explanation based on measurable scientific evidence.

Front

Theory of continental drift developer?

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Alfred Wegener

Front

Plate movement is caused by ______________.

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convection currents in the mantle