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WorksheetsContinental Drift Theory Quiz
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Worksheet time: 7mins
Who was the German meteorologist who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Isaac Newton
Charles Darwin
Marie Curie
What did Alfred Wegener believe about the continents?
They were always in their current positions
They were created by volcanic eruptions
They were once connected and then drifted apart
They were formed by asteroid impacts
What was the name of the supercontinent that Alfred Wegener believed existed about 250 million years ago?
Atlantis
Pangaea
Gondwana
Laurasia
What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
Apparent fit of the continents
Fossil correlation
Rock or mountain correlation
All of the above
What is the term used for matching up identical fossils on either side of the ocean?
Apparent fit of the continents
Fossil correlation
Rock or mountain correlation
Paleo climate data
What evidence did Alfred Wegener find in the form of glacial striations in tropical rainforests?
Evidence of past desert climate
Evidence of past asteroid impacts
Evidence of past tropical climate
Evidence of past volcanic activity
Where did Alfred Wegener find coal deposits that suggested evidence of a past tropical climate?
Asia and Africa
Antarctica and northern Europe
South America and India
North America and Australia
What happened to Alfred Wegener during his expedition to the North Pole?
He found the missing link in evolution
He was rescued by a passing ship
He was never heard from again
He discovered evidence supporting his theory
What was the cause of Alfred Wegener's death during the expedition?
Accidental fall
Exposure to extreme cold
Animal attack
Illness
What was the unfortunate aspect of Alfred Wegener's death in relation to his theory?
He was unable to gather enough evidence to support his theory
He was unable to explain what made the continents drift
He was unable to publish his findings
He was unable to gain recognition for his work
