Continental Drift Theory
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11th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
1. The idea proposed by Alfred Wegener to explain the continental shapes and positions is known as _____.
Pangaea
plate tectonics
continental drift
rift valley
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
In the image shown above, which two are the best examples of different continental positions in the past?
North America – South America
North America – Africa
Europe – North America
South America- Africa
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
According to Wegener's model, what evidence did glaciers leave for the existence of Pangaea?
striations
glacial lakes
fossils
soil deposits
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
20 sec • 1 pt
What evidence did Wegener have for his theory of continental drift?
He had no evidence.
He knew that plant and animal fossils, as well as rock layers, matched on the two continents of Africa and South America.
He explained how continents moved apart.
He explained why the continents are moving.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
10 sec • 1 pt
Continental drift states that continents have moved ____ to their current location.
vertically
slowly
quickly
very little
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