Evidences of Continental Drift Theory

What is the name of the Mesozoic supercontinent that consisted of all present continents?

• Panthalassa

• Pangaea

• Laurasia

• Gondwanaland

How does the Mesosaurus fossil evidence support that the continents where once connected?

• It is unlikely that the Mesosaurus existed on both continents.

• It is unlikely that the Mesosaurus could swim between continents.

• The Mesosaurus lived millions of years ago, when scientists believe the continents began to drift.

• The Mesosaurus fossil evidence does not support the continental drift theory. It proves it wrong.

Which type of evidence was collected by Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis?

• rocks

• seafloor

• cave paintings

• dried fruits

Why did Wegener think that the Antarctic continent had been closer to the equator in the geologic past?

• existence of coal beds   

• existence of volcanic rocks

• evidence of fish fossil   

• existence of the Transantarctic Mountains

Alfred Wegener hypothesized that the Earth was once made up of a single large landmass. Which of the following theories did Wegener propose?

• Continental Drift Theory

• Seafloor Spreading Theory

• Plate Tectonics Theory

• Bigbang Theory