Continental Drift

What evidence has been found in Antarctica to support the idea of continental drift?

• Hot water that used to be very cold.

• Remains of tropical plants that could not survive there today.

• The remains of a rare animal was found that could survive there today.

• None of these are correct.

Complete the sentence. A tectonic plate is a section of the _______ that drifts around.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the theory of continental drift?

• Continents remain in the same place for millions of years.

• The continents are currently drifting away from each other about 1 inch per year.

• The theory is based on evidence, such as similar shapes of continents.

• The Earth's tectonic plates move around, causing the continents to move also.

How do we know North America and parts of Europe have been connected thanks to the theory of continental drift?

• The trees in Florida are the same as trees in France

• The valleys of California are the same as those in Italy

• The Appalachian Mountains in North America match up with mountains in Scotland

• The Rocky Mountains in North America match up with the Alps in Switzerland

Which of the following is a piece of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift?

• Matching remains of living things have been found on separate continents.

• Continent shapes fit together.

• Matching rock formations have been found on separate continents.

• All of these are correct.

How confident are you in your ability to understand and explain the continental drift theory?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• Not confident