Continental Drift

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What are the three types of evidence that support Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift?

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Fossils, Land forms, and Climate.

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Why was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift not widely accepted during his time?

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He had no proof of how the continents were moving.

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What does the presence of similar fossils in South America and Africa suggest according to the continental drift hypothesis?

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South America and Africa were once connected together.

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What types of evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

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Fossil evidence, geological similarities, and climatic evidence.

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What is Pangaea?

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Pangaea is the supercontinent that existed in Earth's distant past.

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What role do fossils play in supporting the theory of continental drift?

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Fossils of the same species found on different continents suggest those continents were once joined.

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How did climate evidence support Wegener's theory?

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Similar climate conditions in different continents indicate they were once part of a larger landmass.

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What geological features support the theory of continental drift?

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Mountain ranges and rock formations that align across continents suggest they were once connected.

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What is the significance of the concept of 'fit' in the theory of continental drift?

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The coastlines of continents, such as South America and Africa, fit together like puzzle pieces.

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What was one major criticism of Wegener's theory?

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Wegener could not explain the mechanism of continental movement.

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