Continental Drift Theory Quiz

Who was the German meteorologist who proposed the theory of continental drift?

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

• Marie Curie

What did Alfred Wegener believe about the continents?

• They were always in their current positions

• They were created by volcanic eruptions

• They were once connected and then drifted apart

• They were formed by asteroid impacts

What was the name of the supercontinent that Alfred Wegener believed existed about 250 million years ago?

• Atlantis

• Pangaea

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

• Apparent fit of the continents

• Fossil correlation

• Rock or mountain correlation

• All of the above

What is the term used for matching up identical fossils on either side of the ocean?

• Apparent fit of the continents

• Fossil correlation

• Rock or mountain correlation

• Paleo climate data

What evidence did Alfred Wegener find in the form of glacial striations in tropical rainforests?

• Evidence of past desert climate

• Evidence of past asteroid impacts

• Evidence of past tropical climate

• Evidence of past volcanic activity

Where did Alfred Wegener find coal deposits that suggested evidence of a past tropical climate?

• Asia and Africa

• Antarctica and northern Europe

• South America and India

• North America and Australia

What happened to Alfred Wegener during his expedition to the North Pole?

• He found the missing link in evolution

• He was rescued by a passing ship

• He was never heard from again

• He discovered evidence supporting his theory

What was the cause of Alfred Wegener's death during the expedition?

• Accidental fall

• Exposure to extreme cold

• Animal attack

• Illness

What was the unfortunate aspect of Alfred Wegener's death in relation to his theory?

• He was unable to gather enough evidence to support his theory

• He was unable to explain what made the continents drift

• He was unable to publish his findings

• He was unable to gain recognition for his work