Continental drift ticket out the door

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What does the theory of continental drift explain?

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How continents changed over time.

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What is Pangaea?

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The name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago.

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

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Fossil similarities, geological formations, and the fit of continental coastlines.

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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What is the significance of fossil evidence in continental drift?

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It shows that continents were once connected, as similar fossils are found on different continents.

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What are tectonic plates?

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Large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact with each other.

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How do tectonic plates relate to continental drift?

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Continental drift is caused by the movement of tectonic plates.

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What is the role of seafloor spreading in continental drift?

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It creates new oceanic crust, pushing continents apart.

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What is the difference between continental drift and plate tectonics?

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Continental drift refers specifically to the movement of continents, while plate tectonics encompasses the movement of all tectonic plates.

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What geological features can result from the movement of tectonic plates?

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Mountains, earthquakes, and volcanic activity.