Evidences of Plate Movements

1.This theory states that the continents were once a large landmass called Pangaea.

• a. Continental Drift Theory

• b. Plate Tectonic Theory

• c. Seafloor Spreading Theory

• d. Seafloor Drifting Theory

2. What is the possible direction of motion of Antarctica if it drifted away from the tropical region?

• a. upward motion

• b. downward motion

• c. to the left direction

• d. to the right direction

3. What do you call the plant fossil that was also found in Antarctica which currently experiences a very cold climate?

• a. Glossopteris

• b. Mesosaurus

• c. Lystrosaurus

• d. Cynognathus

4. The following evidences support the Continental Drift Theory, EXCEPT

• a. continental jigsaw puzzle

• b. coal deposits

• c. evidence from fossils and rocks

• d. evidence from ocean water

5. If the Philippine landmass is moving towards mainland Asia at a rate of 7 cm per year, how far will it move in a hundred years?

• a. 70 cm/ 0.7m

• b. 700 cm/7m

• c. 7,000 cm/ 70 m

• d. 70,000 cm/ 700 m