Continental Drift

Multiple Choice

What is the significance of the theory of continental drift in understanding Earth's history?

• It explains the formation of mountains and earthquakes.

• It helps us understand how continents have moved over time.

• It describes the process of weathering and erosion.

• It focuses on the distribution of plants and animals.

Open Ended

Why doesn't the sun set in the Arctic Circle at certain times of the year?

Open Ended

Why do similar fossils appear on continents that are far apart?

Open Ended

Based on your observations and prior knowledge, explain why similar fossils appear on continents that are far apart.

Open Ended

How can you use fossil evidence to show that Earth has changed over time?

Fill in the Blanks

Glossopteris is a type of

that lived about 250 million years ago.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following types of fossil evidence would best support the idea that continents were once joined together?

• Glossopteris fossils found on multiple continents

• Only dinosaur fossils found in North America

• Mesosaurus fossils found only in Africa

• Lystrosaurus fossils found only in Asia

Open Ended

A scientist thinks that the continents of Australia and Antarctica were once joined together. Describe the evidence the scientist might look for to support their idea.

Open Ended

How do the patterns of daylight hours in the Arctic Circle connect to what you have learned about Earth's movement and seasons?

Open Ended

Explain how rock layers provide evidence that Earth has changed over time.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following fossils provides evidence that South America, Africa, India, Antarctica, and Australia were once joined as part of a single supercontinent?

• Glossopteris

• Mesosaurus

• Trilobite

• Ammonite