Gondwanaland Reconstruction Activity

What is the main evidence scientists use to support the theory of Pangaea?

• Satellite images

• Fossil evidence

• Ancient maps

• Ocean currents

Which of the following materials is NOT needed for the Gondwanaland puzzle activity?

• Colored pencils

• Glue

• Ruler

• Scissors

What color is used to represent the fossil of the land reptile Synaganthus?

• Orange

• Green

• Purple

• Yellow

Which fossil is represented by the color purple in the activity?

• Mesosaurus

• Lysasaurus

• Synaganthus

• Glossopteros

What is the purpose of cutting along the plate boundaries in the map?

• To separate continents

• To remove ocean water

• To understand tectonic plates

• To create a new map

Where are the plate boundaries typically found?

• In the middle of the oceans

• Around the continents

• At the poles

• Along the equator

What is the significance of the dark gray region on the map?

• It marks the equator

• It represents ocean water

• It shows the plate boundaries

• It indicates mountain ranges

What should you do after cutting away the ocean floor in the activity?

• Match the fossil evidence

• Glue the pieces together

• Color the continents

• Trace the plate boundaries

How should you submit your completed Gondwanaland puzzle?

• Mail it to the teacher

• Submit it in Google Classroom

• Hand it in during class

• Email a photo to the teacher

What is the final step in the Gondwanaland reconstruction activity?

• Take a photo

• Glue the pieces

• Cut the plates

• Color the map