Continental Drift

What evidence has been found in Antarctica to support the idea of continental drift?

• Hot water that used to be very cold.

• Remains of tropical plants that could not survive there today.

• The remains of a rare animal was found that could survive there today.

• None of these are correct.

Which of the following is NOT a part of the theory of continental drift?

• Continents remain in the same place for millions of years.

• The continents are currently drifting away from each other about 1 inch per year.

• The theory is based on evidence, such as similar shapes of continents.

• The Earth's tectonic plates move around, causing the continents to move also.

How do we know North America and parts of Europe have been connected thanks to the theory of continental drift?

• The trees in Florida are the same as trees in France

• The valleys of California are the same as those in Italy

• The Appalachian Mountains in North America match up with mountains in Scotland

• The Rocky Mountains in North America match up with the Alps in Switzerland

Which of the following is a piece of evidence that supports the theory of continental drift?

• Matching remains of living things have been found on separate continents.

• Continent shapes fit together.

• Matching rock formations have been found on separate continents.

• All of these are correct.

What did geologists discover about the continents during the 1800s and early 1900s?

• The continents were once joined together.

• The continents were created by human activities.

• The continents have always been separate.

• The continents were formed by volcanic eruptions.

What is the primary cause of the characters' separation in the movie?

• A volcanic eruption

• A massive storm

• The continental drift

• A fight among the characters

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How confident are you in your ability to understand and explain the continental drift theory?

• Very confident

• Somewhat confident

• Not confident

Who is the scientist most associated with the theory of continental drift? ●

• Charles Darwin ●

• Isaac Newton ●

• Alfred Wegener ●

• Albert Einstein

What theory has replaced the theory of continental drift in understanding how continents move over time? ●

• Theory of gravity ●

• Plate tectonics ●

• Theory of relativity ●

• Theory of natural selection

What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of Pangaea and continental drift? ●

• Biological and geological evidence ●

• Astronomical and meteorological evidence ●

• Chemical and physical evidence ●

• Electrical and magnetic evidence