Evidence of Earth's Changes Over Time

Which of the following pieces of evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents

• The uniform distribution of mountain ranges across the globe

• The consistent climate across all continents

• The identical soil composition in all continents

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What is the significance of the superposition principle in geology?

• It explains the movement of tectonic plates.

• It helps determine the relative age of rock layers.

• It describes the process of fossilization.

• It predicts volcanic eruptions.

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Who proposed the continental drift theory in 1912?

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegener

• Harry Hess

• Isaac Newton

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Which of the following is NOT evidence for plate tectonics?

• Magnetic striping on the ocean floor

• The distribution of earthquakes along plate boundaries

• The uniform age of oceanic crust

• The presence of mid-ocean ridges

What geological feature is created by the movement of tectonic plates?

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

• River deltas

• Sand dunes

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Which of the following best describes the concept of Pangaea?

• A large ocean that existed millions of years ago

• A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago

• A volcanic island chain in the Pacific Ocean

• A desert region in Africa

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What evidence supports the idea that continents were once connected?

• The presence of similar rock formations on different continents

• The uniform climate across all continents

• The identical soil composition in all continents

• The presence of similar languages across continents

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What mechanism did Harry Hess propose to explain continental drift?

• Gravitational pull from the moon

• Convection currents in the mantle

• Wind erosion

• Ocean currents

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Which of the following is an example of fossil evidence supporting continental drift?

• Fossils of tropical plants found in Antarctica

• Fossils of marine animals found in desert regions

• Fossils of birds found in mountainous regions

• Fossils of mammals found in oceanic trenches

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What process involves the creation of mid-ocean ridges by the plate tectonics moving apart?

• Continental Drift

• Plate Tectonics

• Sea Floor Spreading

• Subduction

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