Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics

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6th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Who is credited with developing the theory of continental drift?

Back

Alfred Wegener

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

According to Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift, what was the state of the continents?

Back

The continents were once joined together in a single landmass.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was the name of the supercontinent in the continental drift hypothesis?

Back

Pangaea

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What geological feature is produced by a collision between two pieces of continental crust at a converging boundary?

Back

Folded mountain range.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What type of boundary is formed when tectonic plates collide?

Back

Convergent boundary.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the theory that explains the movement of Earth's plates?

Back

Plate tectonics.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the name of the ocean that surrounded Pangaea?

Back

Panthalassa.

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