Continental Drift

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What is Continental Drift?

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The theory that continents are always moving slowly on Earth's surface.

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When did Pangaea exist?

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300 million years ago.

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What is Geology?

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The study of rocks, minerals, and the Earth.

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Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What was Alfred Wegener's book named?

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The Origin of Continents and Oceans.

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What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory?

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Fossils, climate, and landforms.

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What is a tectonic plate?

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A large slab of Earth's lithosphere that moves and interacts with other plates.

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What is the lithosphere?

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The rigid outer layer of the Earth, consisting of the crust and upper mantle.

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What is the significance of mid-ocean ridges?

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They are underwater mountain ranges where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What is the theory of plate tectonics?

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The theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates and how they interact.

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