Continental Drift Theory

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What climate did Antarctica have according to the fossil evidence of Glossopteris?

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Warm and wet.

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What was a major criticism of Wegener's theory of continental drift?

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He could not explain HOW the continents moved.

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What is the name of the supercontinent that existed before the continents drifted apart?

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Pangaea.

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How does fossil evidence support the theory of continental drift?

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Fossils of the same species found on different continents suggest that the continents were once connected.

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What is the significance of Lystrosaurus fossils in supporting continental drift?

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Lystrosaurus fossils found on several continents indicate that these continents were connected, as Lystrosaurus could not swim.

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What type of evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

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Fossil evidence, geological similarities, and climatic evidence.

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What is the concept of continental drift?

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The theory that continents have moved over geological time from a single supercontinent to their current locations.

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Which scientist is primarily associated with the development of the continental drift theory?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What role do glacial deposits play in supporting the theory of continental drift?

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They indicate that continents were once located in different climatic zones, suggesting they have moved.

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What is the term for the ancient landmass that included all current continents?

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Pangaea.