Continental Drift
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8th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the theory of continental drift?
Back
The theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once joined together in a supercontinent.
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2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Back
Alfred Wegener.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Pangaea?
Back
A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
Back
Fossil evidence, geological similarities, and climatic evidence.
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5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Why was Wegener's theory initially rejected?
Back
He could not provide a mechanism for how continents moved.
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6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What type of evidence was NOT used by Alfred Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis?
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Evidence from human remains.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of fossil evidence in supporting continental drift?
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Fossils of the same species found on different continents suggest they were once connected.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
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