Evidence of Drift CHECK

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What is Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed in Earth's distant past.

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What does the Theory of Continental Drift state?

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Pangaea broke apart and the continents drifted away from each other.

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What do fossils tell us about organisms?

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When they lived and how they changed over time.

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What is necessary for fossils to form?

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Rapid burial of an organism with shells or bones.

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What is continental drift?

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

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What evidence supports the Theory of Continental Drift?

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Fossil distribution, geological similarities, and climate evidence.

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What are plate tectonics?

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The theory explaining the movement of the Earth's plates and their interactions.

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What is the significance of glacier scarring?

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It provides evidence of past glacial movements and continental positions.

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How do fossils help in understanding Earth's history?

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They provide insights into past life forms and environmental conditions.

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What role do tectonic plates play in continental drift?

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They are the large sections of the Earth's crust that move and interact.