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 joined together in a single landmass.

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TRUE or FALSE: North America and Europe are moving closer together.

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FALSE

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What causes the continents to move?

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Convection currents in the mantle.

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What is Fossil/Climate Evidence?

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Evidence that the same plant and animal fossils are found on continents separated by oceans.

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What is Glacial Evidence?

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Evidence that glacial deposits and scarring are found on continents that are currently warm.

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What is Continent Shape Evidence?

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The observation that continents fit together like puzzle pieces.

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What are convection currents?

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The movement of magma in the mantle that causes the continents to shift.

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What is the significance of the theory of Continental Drift?

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It explains how continents have changed positions over time and provides insight into geological processes.

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What is the role of plate tectonics in Continental Drift?

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Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that describes the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere, which includes the movement of continents.

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What is the evidence from Landform/Rock Evidence?

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Similar rock formations and mountain ranges are found on continents that are now separated.