Do Now - 12/13 - Science - Test Review

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What feature is created at a divergent boundary in the ocean?

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Mid Ocean Ridge

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Why was Wegener's theory of continental drift not accepted?

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He had no proof of how they were moving.

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Who developed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener

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What type of boundary occurs when two plates spread or move apart?

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Divergent boundary.

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What is created at a divergent oceanic boundary?

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New oceanic crust (sea floor).

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What is a convergent boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates move towards each other.

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What geological feature is formed at a convergent boundary?

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Mountains or deep ocean trenches.

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What is a transform boundary?

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A boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other.

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What is the significance of the Mid Ocean Ridge?

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It is a divergent boundary where new oceanic crust is formed.

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What evidence did Wegener use to support his theory?

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Fossil distribution, geological similarities, and climate evidence.