The Continental Drift Theory

This theory states that the continents were once a large landmass called Pangaea

• theory of continental shift
• theory of continental movement
• theory of continental drift
• theory of continental migration

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the possible direction of motion of Antarctica if it drifted away from the tropical region?

• upward motion

• downward motion

• to the left direction

• to the right direction

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What do you call the plant fossil that was also found in Antarctica, which currently experiences a very cold climate?

• Pteridophytes
• Conifers
• Angiosperms
• Glossopteris

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NGSS.MS-LS4-1

The following evidences supports the Continental Drift Theory, except:

• continental jigsaw puzzle

• ancient climate

• evidence from fossils and rocks

• evidence from ocean water

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

If the Philippine landmass is moving towards mainland Asia at a rate of 7 cm per year, how far will it move in a hundred years?

• 70 cm/0.7 m

• 700 cm/ 7 m

• 7000 cm/ 70 m

• 70,000 cm/700 m

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3