What is the evidence from rock formations for Continental Drift?
Continental Drift

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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Similar rock formations and mountain ranges are found on continents that are now separated, indicating they were once connected.
Different types of rocks are found on the same continent, suggesting they formed in isolation.
Rock formations are randomly distributed across continents, showing no pattern of connection.
The age of rock formations is the same across all continents, proving they were once part of a single landmass.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
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What is a supercontinent?
A large landmass that contains multiple continents, such as Pangaea.
A small island formed by volcanic activity.
A type of oceanic trench.
A region with no landmasses at all.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does the theory of Continental Drift explain the distribution of earthquakes?
Earthquakes are caused by volcanic activity in the center of tectonic plates.
The movement of tectonic plates can cause earthquakes, which often occur along plate boundaries.
Earthquakes are random events that do not follow any specific pattern.
Continental Drift has no relation to earthquakes.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does the climate change relate to Continental Drift?
Continental Drift explains how the climate of regions has changed over time as continents moved to different latitudes.
Climate change has no relation to Continental Drift.
Continental Drift causes immediate climate change in all regions.
Continental Drift only affects ocean currents, not climate.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
What is the difference between Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics?
Continental Drift is a theory that explains the movement of the Earth's plates, while Plate Tectonics is the theory that continents move.
Continental Drift is the theory that continents move, while Plate Tectonics is the broader theory that includes the movement of the Earth's plates.
Continental Drift is a modern theory that has replaced Plate Tectonics entirely.
Continental Drift refers to the movement of oceanic plates, while Plate Tectonics refers to the movement of continental plates.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
Why was Wegener's theory initially rejected?
He lacked sufficient evidence to support his claims.
He could not provide a convincing explanation for how the continents moved.
His theory contradicted established scientific beliefs.
He was not a qualified scientist in the field.
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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
3 mins • 1 pt
How does the age of rocks support the theory of Continental Drift?
The age of rocks on either side of mid-ocean ridges shows that they are younger than those further away, indicating that new crust is formed as continents drift apart.
The age of rocks is irrelevant to the theory of Continental Drift.
Older rocks are found at the mid-ocean ridges, suggesting that continents have not moved.
The age of rocks indicates that continents have always been in their current positions.
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