7.10A Continental Drift Quick Check

The theory of _________ proposes that continents have not always been in their current locations and once may have been part of a _________ called Pangea. But the theory does not explain how the continents moved. Which terms best complete the sentence?

• continental drift; supercontinent

• plate tectonics; island

• seafloor spreading; continent

• volcanic activity; landmass

Which of the following best describes fossil evidence that supports that Earth has changed over time?

• Fossils of an oceanic fish species are found on the same continents.

• Fossils of an extinct plant are found on two different continents.

• Fossils of different extinct birds are found on two different continents.

• The same species of plant is currently growing on two different continents.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

Which of the following is evidence that supports that the modern continents were once joined together as a supercontinent? Select all that apply.

• Fossils of the same species were found in Africa and South America.

• The continents appear to fit together like puzzle pieces.

• Fossils of the same species were found in different locations in North America.

• Rocks of the same type and age were found in North America and Europe.

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

It is proposed that the North American and African continents were once part of the same land mass. Identify and describe one type of evidence that scientists may look for on both continents to support this idea.

• Fossil evidence of similar species on both continents

• Differences in climate between the two continents

• Presence of unique languages on both continents

• Different time zones observed on the continents

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

NGSS.MS-LS4-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-2

Use the theory of continental drift and plate tectonics to predict what Earth might look like millions of years from now.

• Earth will remain the same.

• Continents will drift further apart.

• Continents will merge into a supercontinent.

• The Earth's surface will become uninhabitable.

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What is the name given to the single landmass that broke apart over 200 million years ago to form the continents we know today?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangea

• Eurasia

What are the large pieces of Earth's lithosphere that move around on the asthenosphere called?

• Continental Plates

• Oceanic Plates

• Tectonic Plates

• Crustal Plates