TECTONIC PLATES - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3sd6vQA3yws

What do intergalactic explorers find upon returning to Earth in the distant future?

a) Familiar continents with thriving civilizations

b) A single giant landmass devoid of recognizable continents c) A planet completely covered in water

d) A barren wasteland with no signs of life

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What is the primary focus of the program "National Geographic Colliding Continents"? a) Exploring the formation of the moon b) Investigating the impact of asteroid bombardment on Earth c) Understanding how colliding continents shape and reshape Earth d) Studying the migration patterns of ancient civilizations

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Who first proposed the theory of continental drift? a) Alfred Wagner b) Mark McMenamin c) Ron Blakey d) Alex Kisters

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift? a) Identical fossils found across different continents b) Satellite images of Earth's surface c) Ancient manuscripts describing landmass movements d) Observations of shifting weather patterns

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What significant event marks the formation of the Grand Canyon? a) Collision between the Pacific and North American plates b) Massive volcanic eruption c) Asteroid impact d) Subduction of tectonic plates

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Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a consequence of plate movement and continental collisions? a) Volcanic eruptions b) Earthquakes c) Droughts d) Tsunamis

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What is predicted to be the name of the final supercontinent according to the program? a) Pangaea Ultima b) Rodinia c) Gondwana d) Laurasia

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How will the formation of Pangaea Ultima potentially impact Earth's climate? a) It will lead to more stable weather patterns. b) It will cause extreme climate fluctuations. c) It will result in milder temperatures worldwide. d) It will have no effect on Earth's climate.

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What is the estimated timeframe for the formation of Pangaea Ultima? a) 100 million years b) 250 million years c) 500 million years d) 1 billion years

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What implications does the program suggest for the human race regarding the future disposition of continents? a) Greater biodiversity b) Increased resource availability c) Climate changes affecting survival d) Expanded opportunities for exploration

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