Evidence of Earth's Changing Surface

Front

What is the term for the movement of continents on the Earth's surface?

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Continental drift

Front

At which type of plate boundary does a rift valley form?

Back

Divergent plate boundary

Front

What is one piece of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift?

Back

Fossils of the same plant have been found on several continents.

Front

Who developed the theory of continental drift?

Back

Alfred Wegener

Front

Which type of tectonic plate is generally older?

Back

Continental plate

Front

What geological feature is formed at a convergent plate boundary?

Back

Mountain ranges or deep ocean trenches.

Front

What is the process called when one tectonic plate moves under another?

Back

Subduction

Front

What evidence do glacial features in warm areas provide?

Back

They support the theory of continental drift.

Front

What is the main driving force behind plate tectonics?

Back

Convection currents in the Earth's mantle.

Front

What is a transform boundary?

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A place where two tectonic plates slide past each other.