Alfred Wegener and Continental Drift

What was the name of the supercontinent that Alfred Wegener believed existed millions of years ago?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Eurasia

Why did most scientists reject Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift?

• Because he was not a geologist

• Because the continents are still in the same position

• Because he was unable to prove the driving force causing the movement of continents

• Because the theory was too old

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What was Alfred Wegener's profession?

• Biologist

• Meteorologist

• Geologist

• Astronomer

During which years did Alfred Wegener live?

• 1870-1920

• 1880-1930

• 1890-1940

• 1900-1950

Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?

• Charles Darwin

• Isaac Newton

• Alfred Wegener

• Albert Einstein

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

What does the theory of Continental Drift state?

• Continents remain stationary over time.

• Continents are slowly moving or "drifting" to new locations.

• The Earth is gradually shrinking.

• Continents are expanding in size.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

Which of the following is NOT one of Wegener's pieces of evidence to support continental drift?

• Landforms

• Fossils

• Climate

• Ocean currents

Tags

NGSS.MS-ESS2-3

From what time period does the theory of Continental Drift suggest the continents have been moving to their present day locations?

• 100 million years ago to present day

• 225 million years ago to present day

• 65 million years ago to present day

• 500 million years ago to present day

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

What evidence suggests that Africa and South America could have been connected at some point in the past?

• The shapes of Africa and South America do not match at all.

• There are similar mountain ranges and rock formations on both continents.

• Africa and South America are moving closer together currently.

• The climate of Africa and South America is exactly the same.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5

NGSS.HS-ESS2-1

What do glacial scratches found in Africa suggest about its past location and climate?

• Africa was located at the equator with a tropical climate.

• Africa was located closer to the South Pole and had a much colder climate.

• Africa has always been in its current location with no major climate changes.

• Africa was located closer to the North Pole and had a much warmer climate.

Tags

NGSS.HS-ESS1-5