Continental Drift
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Science
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6th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is Continental Drift?
Back
The theory that continents have moved over geological time and were once connected.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?
Back
Alfred Wegener proposed the theory in 1912.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What evidence supports the theory of Continental Drift?
Back
Matching rock types, fossils, and coastlines across continents.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What year did Alfred Wegener propose the theory of Continental Drift?
Back
1912.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What type of scientist was Alfred Wegener?
Back
Meteorologist.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Who discovered underwater mountain chains during WWII?
Back
Harry Hess.
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does the theory of Continental Drift explain?
Back
How continents changed over time.
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