Post Quiz: Evidence of Plate Movements

Which of the following is NOT an evidence from Wegener's Continental Drift Theory?

• Fossils

• Paleoclimates

• Radioactive decay

• Glaciation

Which continents did Wegener found the fossils of Mesosaurus?

• Antarctica

• Africa

• Australia

• South America

The interval of time within the ice age that is marked by colder temperature and glacial advances is called (a)   or glacial period.

The scratches on the surface of the rock due to the movement of glaciers on top of it are called_____________.

• Glacial Till Deposits

• Glacier Till Deposits

• Glacial Period Deposits

• Glacial Scratch Deposits

The glaciers that once sat on South America melted due to Continental Drifting. This led to the creation of_____________.

• Congo Forest

• Amazon Forest

• Kinabalu National Park

• Daintree Rainforest

Which plates make up the Afar Triangle or the African Triple Junction?

• Australian Plate

• Nubian Plate

• Eurasian Plate

• Arabian Plate

• Somalian Plate

_________________ is the study of extended climatic conditions of past geologic ages.

• Meteorology

• Paleontology

• Paleoclimatology

• Paleomagnetism

Wegener observed the rocks specifically the Appalachian Mountains from North America which has similar rock structures from the ones in the _________ and__________.

• Buenos Aires, South Africa

• UK, Norway

• South Africa, Antarctica

• India, Eurasia

Why were scientists skeptical on the validity of Wegener's theory of Continental Drift?

• It gave no consideration on the plasticity of rocks at depth and at high temperatures/pressures.

• It only described the similarities of coastlines in the continents of South America, Africa, & North America.

• There wasn't enough evidence as to what makes the continents drift.

• Because Wegener was a meteorologist which therefore dismisses the validity of his claim.

Which of the following is NOT a piece of evidence that supports Wegener's Theory of Continental Drifting?

• Mesosaurus Fossil

• Rock Structures from North America and Europe

• Glacial Till Deposits

• Theatrum Orbis Terarum