Pangaea

​SNB (Left Side Opposite the Notes)
FNT 3
Explain the relationship between Plate Tectonics and Continental drift Theory
Use the Stem
"The relationship between Plate Tectonics and Continental Drift Theory would be..."

Multiple Choice

Which of these explains that Earth's outer layer is broken into large slowly moving pieces? 

• Plate Tectonics

• Continental Drift Theory

Multiple Choice

What process could be responsible for the movement of large landmasses over time?

• erosion of the land

• flooding of the oceans

• effects of global warming

• motion of the tectonic plates

Multiple Choice

What evidence does the discovery of the Glossopteris provide?

• The five continents were once connected.

• Plants were once capable of moving.

• Ocean waters have evaporated.

• All plants can live in any environment.

Multiple Choice

What evidence is provided by the diagram to support continental movement?

• Scientists have discovered fossils from prehistoric plants as well as animals

• Scientists have discovered four main prehistoric organisms by finding their fossils.

• Freshwater organism fossils are found on continents that are surrounded by oceans.

• Similar fossils are found on continents that are separated by large distances of ocean.

Multiple Select

Which TWO observations would provide the BEST evidence that the mountains were connected 65 million years ago?

• The mountains both show signs of weathering.

• The mountains have a similar composition.

• The mountains have a similar climate

• The mountains are similar in age.

Multiple Choice

Which statement correctly describe how the diagram supports the theory?

• Newly formed lithosphere has been pushing the continents apart.

• The age of the lithosphere at the ridge is the oldest

• The age of the lithosphere near the continents is the youngest

• none of these

Multiple Choice

The oldest rock would be located at :

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Select

Using the diagram, which TWO pieces of evidence support the theory of past plate motions

• continental shapes

• similar fossils

• seafloor structures

• distribution of rocks

Multiple Select

Select the four pieces of evidence that support Wegener's Theory

• Similar rock type and landforms on continents that are far apart

• The shapes of continents fit together like puzzle pieces

• Distribution of fossils

• seafloor spreading at ocean ridges

• The terrain of the continents is similar.