Plate Tectonics and Pangaea

Why did Pangaea initially break up?

• An asteroid impact followed by climate change

• Convection currents in the mantle

• The magnetic field

• Pressure in the inner core

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Which of the following is the best example of a convection current?

• Air from a blow dryer

• Movement of heated water in a pot on the stove

• Light from a flashlight

• Movement of cold water from the top of a mountain down to a river

Which of the following is NOT a result of plate movement?

• Volcanic Eruptions

• Mountain Building

• The tilt of the Earth

• The Formation of Oceans

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Which 2 continents best look like puzzle pieces that have been separated showing proof of Pangaea's existence?

• Antarctica and North America

• Australia and Africa

• South America and Asia

• South America and Africa

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Which of the following shows proof that Africa and South America were once connected?

• Mesosaurus Fossils

• Coal Fields

• Glossopteris Fossils

• Matching Mountains Ranges

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Which of the following shows proof that North America and Europe were once connected?

• Lystrosaurus Fossils

• Matching glacier evidence

• Matching Coal Deposits

• Glossopteris Fossils

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Lystrosaurus was a reptile that traveled on land in herds. Where were fossils of this animal found that showed proof of Pangaea's existence?

• South America,Africa,and North America

• Europe and North America

• Asia and Australia

• Antarctica, India, & Africa

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How did Pangaea form?

• Lava rose from the mantle

• An asteroid hit and became land

• Land has always existed on Earth

• Erosion and weathering caused sediments to gather and create land.

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Which of the following is true concerning plates?

• Plates are composed of continents only

• Plates stopped moving 4.5 billion years ago

• Plates can be composed of continent and ocean floor

• All plates are moving and separating away from each other

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How much do plates move each year?

• 1-10 miles

• 1-100 kilometers

• 100-1000 cm

• 1-10 cm

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