Continental Drift Vocabulary Practice

Who developed the theory of Continental Drift?

• Albert Einstein

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Charles Darwin

What was the name of the supercontinent mentioned in the diagram?

• Gondwana

• Laurasia

• Pangaea

• Atlantis

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Which of the following continents was part of Pangaea?

• Antarctica

• Atlantis

• Zealandia

• Lemuria

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What is the main evidence for Continental Drift?

• Identical fossils found on different continents

• Weather patterns

• Ocean currents

• Mountain ranges

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Which scientist is credited with the theory of Continental Drift?

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

• Alfred Wegener

• Charles Darwin

Which of the following is NOT a result of Continental Drift?

• Formation of new continents

• Creation of new oceans

• Change in climate patterns

• Immediate changes in landscape

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Approximately how many years ago were Earth's continents joined together in Pangaea?

• 100-200 million years ago

• 200-300 million years ago

• 300-400 million years ago

• 400-500 million years ago

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What is a continent?

• A small island surrounded by water

• A large, continuous area of land separated by oceans

• A mountain range

• A large body of water

How many continents are there on Earth?

• Five

• Six

• Seven

• Eight

Which of the following statements is true about supercontinents?

• They are small islands

• They are large landmasses with most or all continents joined

• They are single countries

• They are large oceans

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