11/19/2024 - Alfred Wegener - "On Solid Ground" Science Article
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What role do tectonic plates play in earthquakes?
They are responsible for the formation of mountains.
Earthquakes occur at the boundaries of tectonic plates due to their movement.
They prevent volcanic eruptions from occurring.
They have no effect on seismic activity.
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What was Alfred Wegener's profession?
Meteorologist
Geologist
Astronomer
Biologist
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What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
Fossil evidence, geological similarities, and the fit of the continents.
The movement of tectonic plates alone.
The presence of volcanoes on all continents.
The distribution of ocean currents.
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How did Alfred Wegener's ideas influence modern geology?
His ideas laid the groundwork for the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which is fundamental to modern geology.
He proposed that the Earth was flat and did not rotate.
He introduced the concept of continental drift without any supporting evidence.
His theories were primarily focused on the study of fossils and their distribution.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is the theory proposed by Alfred Wegener called?
Continental drift
Plate tectonics
Seafloor spreading
Pangaea
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What is the name of the process that explains the movement of Earth's plates?
Plate tectonics.
Continental drift.
Seafloor spreading.
Geological uplift.
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What geological features are formed at divergent boundaries?
Mid-ocean ridges and rift valleys.
Mountain ranges and volcanoes.
Deep ocean trenches.
Plateaus and canyons.
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