Theory of Continental Drift Vocabulary

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Pangea

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A supercontinent that existed 250 million years ago

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Continental drift:

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Movement of Earth's continents relative to each other.

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Glacier:

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Large, persistent body of ice.

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Drift:

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To move slowly or gradually in a certain direction.

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What is a fossil?

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Preserved remains or traces of ancient organisms.

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Mantle: layer between Earth's crust and core, composed of molten material.

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Layer between crust and core, made of molten material.