Continental Drift

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What is Continental Drift?

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The theory that continents were once joined together and have since drifted apart over geological time.

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What is Subduction?

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The process by which one tectonic plate sinks beneath another at a convergent plate boundary.

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What evidence supports Continental Drift?

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Fossil distribution, geological similarities, and the fit of continental coastlines.

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What is a Divergent Boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates move away from each other, often creating new crust.

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What is a Rift Valley?

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A lowland region formed by the divergence of tectonic plates, often associated with volcanic activity.

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Who proposed the Continental Drift Theory?

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Alfred Wegener.

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What is Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, where all continents were joined.

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What is a Convergent Boundary?

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A tectonic plate boundary where two plates collide, leading to subduction or mountain formation.

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What is the significance of fossil evidence in Continental Drift?

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

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What is the role of plate tectonics in earthquakes?

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Earthquakes often occur at plate boundaries where plates interact, causing stress and release of energy.