4 Questions
What evidence supported the theory of continental drift in the 1800s and early 1900s?
Similar rock layers along the coasts of South America and Africa
What did geologists find in rock layers in Africa, India, Australia, and South America?
Fossils of an ancient fern called Glossopteris
Where did geologists find fossils of an ancient reptile called Cynognathus?
In South America and Africa
What did geologists find in eastern North America that was similar to deposits in southern Europe?
Deposits of coal and salt
Test your knowledge about continental drift and the geological evidence that supports it, including rock layers, coal deposits, and fossil distribution. Learn about the geological discoveries that led to the theory of continental drift.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
