Building Pangaea Quiz

What was Alfred Wegener's initial observation about the continents?

• They were all covered in ice.

• They fit together like puzzle pieces.

• They had the same climate.

• They were all the same size.

Which continents did Wegener initially observe fitting together?

• North America and Asia

• South America and Africa

• Australia and Antarctica

• Europe and North America

Which fossil evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

• Fossils of the same species found on different continents.

• Fossils of dinosaurs found in the Arctic.

• Fossils of marine life found in deserts.

• Fossils found only in Antarctica.

What type of plant fossil was mentioned as evidence?

• Glossopteris

• Ferns

• Conifers

• Cacti

How do the Appalachian Mountains support the theory of continental drift?

• They have the same rock formations as mountains in Europe.

• They are the tallest mountains in the world.

• They are located near the equator.

• They are made of volcanic rock.

What age are the rocks that align across continents?

• 100 million years old

• 200 million years old

• 450 million years old

• 1 billion years old

What evidence do glaciers provide for continental drift?

• Glaciers are melting at the same rate worldwide.

• Glaciers are found only in the northern hemisphere.

• Glaciers are only found on mountain tops.

• Glacial patterns align when continents are repositioned.

What is the significance of the mountain in the center of Antarctica?

• It is the tallest mountain in the world.

• It shows that glaciers moved away from a central point.

• It is the only mountain in Antarctica.

• It is made entirely of ice.

What is the main idea of Wegener's theory?

• Continents have always been in their current positions.

• Continents drifted apart over time.

• Continents are shrinking.

• Continents are expanding.

What did Wegener use to support his theory besides fossils and rocks?

• Glacial evidence

• Climate data

• Volcanic activity

• Ocean currents