Evidence for Continental Drift

What was the name of the supercontinent proposed by Alfred Wegener?

• Laurasia
• Gondwana
• Rodinia
• Pangaea

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What is the significance of the evidence for continental drift in shaping our understanding of the Earth's geology?

• It has provided a solid foundation for understanding the dynamic nature of our planet's continents
• It has had no impact on our understanding of the Earth's geology
• It has only impacted our understanding of certain regions
• It has completely changed our understanding of the Earth's geology

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What type of evidence is the presence of glacial landforms and deposits in regions where glaciers do not currently occur?

• Paleontological evidence
• Climatological evidence
• Geological evidence
• Magnetic evidence

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-2

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence used to support the concept of seafloor spreading?

• Fossil distribution
• Magnetic anomalies
• Mountain ranges
• Glacial landforms

Which of the following is NOT a type of evidence for continental drift?

• Astronomical evidence
• Climatological evidence
• Paleontological evidence
• Geological evidence

What is the name of the supercontinent that existed before Pangaea?

• Gondwana
• Rodinia
• Pannotia
• Laurasia

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Which of the following continents does NOT have fossils of the Glossopteris flora?

• Antarctica
• Africa
• South America
• Asia

What is the name of the small freshwater reptile that provides evidence for continental drift?

• Pterodactyl
• Tyrannosaurus
• Plesiosaurus
• Mesosaurus

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NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What is the significance of the fit between the coastlines of South America and Africa?

• It explains the formation of mountain ranges
• It proves that continental drift is a valid theory
• It supports the idea of seafloor spreading
• It suggests that these continents were once connected

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Which of the following is NOT a reason for the initial skepticism towards continental drift in the early 20th century?

• Lack of a proposed mechanism
• Lack of scientific support
• Lack of evidence
• Lack of interest