Drifting Continents

What did geologists discover about the continents during the 1800s and early 1900s?

• The continents were once joined together.

• The continents were created by human activities.

• The continents have always been separate.

• The continents were formed by volcanic eruptions.

How are the theory of continetal drift and plate techtonics similar?

• Both have to due with plates in the ground

• Both have to due with contintens moving closer together

• Both have deal with the ground

• Both have to due with the movement on conteinents and the movement of the sea floor 

The Great Rift Valley in Africa and the Mid-Atlantic Ridge were both created by this type of plate boundary. 

• divergent

• convergent

• transform

• subduction

What is the main idea of the theory of drifting continents?

• The continents are stationary and have never moved.

• The continents were once joined together and have drifted apart over time.

• The continents are moving towards each other to form a supercontinent.

• The continents are shrinking due to erosion.

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

Which word best describes the movement of continents according to the theory?

• Static

• Erratic

• Gradual

• Instantaneous

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CCSS.RI.5.8

CCSS.RI.6.1

CCSS.RI.6.8

CCSS.RL.6.1

CCSS.RL.7.1

Identify the correct sentence:

• The continents drifted apart over millions of years.

• The continents drift apart over millions of years.

• The continents drifting apart over millions of years.

• The continents drifts apart over millions of years.

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CCSS.L.4.1B

CCSS.L.5.1.B-D

CCSS.L.5.1C

CCSS.L.5.1D

CCSS.L.3.1E

What literary device is used in the phrase 'drifting continents'?

• Metaphor

• Simile

• Personification

• Hyperbole

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CCSS.L.6.5A

Choose the correct synonym for 'drifting' in the context of continents.

• Floating

• Sinking

• Settling

• Anchoring

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

Which sentence uses the word 'drift' correctly?

• The continents drifted across the ocean like leaves on water.

• The continents drifted quickly across the ocean.

• The continents drifted in a straight line across the ocean.

• The continents drifted upwards across the ocean.

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

What is the antonym of 'drift' in the context of continental movement?

• Anchor

• Float

• Sail

• Glide

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CCSS.RL.6.4

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RL.5.1