Continental Drift Review
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is evidence that supports continental drift?
the presence of penguins at both the equator and Antarctica
fossils of the same plant have been found on several continents
the presence of glacial features in Antarctica
the presence of volcanic rock in Antarctica
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Who developed the continental drift theory?
Harry Hess
Alfred Wegener
Jason Morgan
Bill Nye
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Read the scientific discovery below.
A tropical fossil fern was found in Africa, Australia, and South America.
Does this evidence support Wegener’s hypothesis?
Yes, this is evidence for Wegener's hypothesis.
No, this is not evidence for Wegener's hypothesis.
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which scientist proposed the continental drift hypothesis in 1911?
Hess
Richter
Tharp
Wegener
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-5
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Whta is the first piece of evidence Wegener noticed that led to his idea of continental drift?
The continents have similar crust compositions
The continents all ahve mountain ranges and valleys
The continents fit together like puzzle pieces
The continents are all of a similar size
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What does the theory of continental drift state?
The continents were all joined together and slowly drifted apart
There used to be more continents than there are today, but some are now underwater
The continents were once much farther apart and have since been moving together
Continents move by floating on water
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
NGSS.MS-ESS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which piece of evidence indicates that South America and Africa were once connected?
Coal swamps
Mountains
Fossils
Glaciers
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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3
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