Theory of Continental Drift

Theory of Continental Drift

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6th 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

In heat transfer, heat always flows from the _______________ substance to the _______________ substance.

Back

Hotter to colder

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the type of heat transfer that occurs in fluids, such as warm air rising and cold air sinking?

Back

Convection

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How was Wegener's theory received by other scientists at the time?

Back

They did not accept it

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed millions of years ago?

Back

Pangaea

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the main idea of the theory of continental drift?

Back

Continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory?

Back

Fossil evidence, geological similarities, and climate evidence.

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