Continental Drift Hypothesis Quiz

Who developed the continental drift hypothesis?

• Charles Darwin

• Alfred Wegener

• Isaac Newton

• Albert Einstein

In which century was the continental drift hypothesis developed?

• 18th century

• 19th century

• 20th century

• 21st century

What scientific concept did Wegener's hypothesis challenge?

• Static continents

• Expanding Earth

• Fixed stars

• Rotating planets

The Appalachian Mountains are similar to mountain ranges in which of the following locations?

• Eastern Greenland, Ireland, Great Britain, and Norway

• Western Australia, New Zealand, and Japan

• Southern Africa, India, and Antarctica

• Northern Russia, China, and Mongolia

Which of the following is a key concept in the theory of continental drift?

• Movement of landmasses over time

• Stability of continents

• Formation of new oceans

• Permanent position of continents

Which continents are shown in the diagram as having similar fossils?

• Africa, India, Antarctica, Australia, South America

• North America, Europe, Asia

• Africa, Europe, Asia

• Australia, North America, Europe

What type of plant fossil is mentioned in the diagram?

• Glossopteris

• Fern

• Pine

• Oak

Which continent is not mentioned in the diagram as having fossil evidence?

• North America

• Africa

• India

• Antarctica

Where are grooves and rock deposits left by ancient glaciers found today?

• Near the poles

• Close to the equator

• In the ocean

• In deserts

What did technological advances provide for Wegener's theory?

• Less evidence for continental drift

• More evidence for continental drift

• No change in evidence

• Evidence against continental drift