Pangaea & Continental Drift Norris

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What is Pangaea?
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Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, where all the continents were joined together as one landmass.
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What is the theory of continental drift?
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The theory of continental drift states that the continents were once joined in a supercontinent and have moved apart over time.
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Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
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Alfred Wegener, a German scientist, proposed the theory of continental drift.
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What types of evidence did Wegener use to support his hypothesis?
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Wegener used evidence from landforms, fossils, and climate to support his hypothesis.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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Why was Wegener's theory initially rejected by scientists?
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Wegener's theory was initially rejected because scientists did not know the force responsible for moving the continents.
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FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is the significance of fossil evidence in supporting continental drift?
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Fossil evidence shows that similar species existed on continents that are now separated by oceans, suggesting they were once connected.
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What role do tectonic plates play in continental drift?
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Tectonic plates are large sections of the Earth's lithosphere that move and interact, causing continents to drift over geological time.
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