Continental Drift Theory Quiz

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Harry Hess

What is the main idea of the theory of continental drift?

• Continents are fixed in place

• Continents were once joined and have drifted apart

• Continents sink into the ocean

• Continents are made of liquid magma

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Which supercontinent did Wegener propose existed 300 million years ago?

• Laurasia

• Gondwana

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

Which of the following is NOT evidence used by Wegener to support continental drift?

• Fossil distribution

• Rock formations

• Ocean currents

• Glacial deposits

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Fossils of which extinct reptile were found in both South America and Africa?

• Tyrannosaurus rex

• Mesosaurus

• Triceratops

• Stegosaurus

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What type of evidence do identical rock layers on different continents provide?

• Climatic evidence

• Fossil evidence

• Geological evidence

• Oceanic evidence

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Which plant fossil found in multiple continents supports the idea of continental drift?

• Fern

• Moss

• Glossopteris

• Cactus

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Why is the fossil evidence of Glossopteris significant?

• It shows the evolution of plants

• It suggests these continents were once connected

• It proves climate change

• It shows volcanic activity

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Which type of climate evidence supports continental drift?

• Snowfall in the Arctic

• Desert sands in Australia

• Glacial scars found in warm regions

• Rainforest fossils in the Amazon

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How do mountain ranges provide evidence for continental drift?

• They block ocean currents

• They are made of sediment

• Similar mountain chains appear on different continents

• They cause earthquakes

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