The Theory of Continental Drift

The video explores the concept of continents appearing like a jigsaw puzzle and the scientific questions that arose from this observation. Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, suggesting that continents were once part of a supercontinent called Pangaea. He provided evidence such as the geographic fit of continents, fossil records, and similar rock structures across continents. Despite the compelling evidence, Wegener's theory faced skepticism and took decades to gain acceptance.

What natural feature makes up most of the Earth's surface?

• Mountains

• Water

• Deserts

• Forests

Who proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912?

• Galileo Galilei

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

What was the name of the supercontinent proposed by Wegener?

• Gondwana

• Atlantis

• Pangaea

• Laurasia

Which type of evidence did Wegener use to support his theory?

• Chemical reactions

• Magnetic fields

• Astronomical observations

• Geographic fit of continents

Why was Wegener's theory not immediately accepted?

• Contradictory fossil records

• Inability to explain the mechanism

• Political reasons

• Lack of evidence