Continental Drift

Continental Drift

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Science

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is credited with developing the theory of continental drift?

Back

Alfred Wegener

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Pangaea?

Back

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

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence is shown by the east coast of South America fitting into the west coast of Africa?

Back

Fit/shape of continents.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was Pangea?

Back

A supercontinent where all Earth's land masses were joined.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Fit/shape of continents, geologic evidence, fossil evidence, and climate evidence.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is continental drift?

Back

The movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is often associated with continental drift?

Back

Mid-ocean ridges.

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