2022 - 2023 - Continental Drift

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What is Continental Drift?

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The theory that continents have moved slowly apart to their current locations over geological time.

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Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What are the three types of evidence supporting Continental Drift?

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Fossils, Land forms, and Climate.

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What is a matching fossil?

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Fossils of the same species found on different continents, indicating they were once connected.

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What does climate change evidence in Continental Drift refer to?

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Similar climate conditions in different continents that suggest they were once joined.

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What is a matching land formation?

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Geological structures that are similar in shape and age found on different continents.

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What is the significance of ancient fossils in supporting Continental Drift?

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They show that species existed on continents that are now separated by oceans.

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How do mountain ranges support the theory of Continental Drift?

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Mountain ranges on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean have the same rock types, structures, and ages.

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What is the role of sedimentary rocks in Continental Drift evidence?

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Sedimentary rocks can show similar layers and fossils across different continents.

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What is the concept of Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, where all continents were joined together.