Continental Drift

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What is Continental Drift?

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The theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once connected.

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Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?

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Alfred Wegener proposed the theory in 1912.

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What evidence supports the theory of Continental Drift?

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Matching rock types, fossils, and coastlines across continents.

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What year did Alfred Wegener propose the theory of Continental Drift?

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1912.

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What type of scientist was Alfred Wegener?

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Meteorologist.

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Who discovered underwater mountain chains during WWII?

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Harry Hess.

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What does the theory of Continental Drift explain?

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How continents changed over time.

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What are the main components of the theory of Continental Drift?

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Continents were once joined and have since drifted apart.

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What is Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed around 335 million years ago, where all continents were joined.

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What is the significance of matching fossils found on different continents?

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It suggests that continents were once connected, allowing species to inhabit them.