Continental Drift Quiz

How many years ago did the continents start to drift according to the image?

• 225 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 50 million years ago

• 10 million years ago

What does the image suggest about the continents over time?

• They have always been in the same position.

• They have moved and changed positions.

• They have disappeared.

• They have become smaller.

Which period shows the continents closest to their current positions?

• 225 million years ago

• 200 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• Earth Today

What is the significance of the time periods shown in the image?

• They show the future positions of continents.

• They show the historical movement of continents.

• They show the size of continents.

• They show the color of continents.

What was the universal sea surrounding Pangaea called?

• Tethys

• Panthalassa

• Atlantic

• Pacific

What is another name for the theory of plate tectonics?

• Global tectonics

• Continental drift

• Seafloor spreading

• Oceanic tectonics

Which fossil is found in all of the southern continents?

• Lystrosaurus

• Glossopteris

• Mesosaurus

• Cynognathus

What type of plant is Glossopteris?

• Fern

• Tree

• Shrub

• Grass

Which reptile fossil is found in freshwater environments?

• Lystrosaurus

• Mesosaurus

• Cynognathus

• Glossopteris

When did the theory of plate tectonics begin?

• 1912

• 1596

• 1960s

• 1800s