5 Questions
What is the theory that suggests the continents were once a single mass and have since drifted apart?
Continental drift theory
What was the name of the supercontinent that existed about 240 million years ago?
Pangaea
What are the three types of evidence supporting the continental drift theory?
Rock and mountain correlation, fossil correlation, and apparent fit of the continents
What causes the movement of plates on the Earth's surface?
Convection currents
What is the Pacific Ring of Fire an example of?
Convergent boundary
Study Notes
- Continental drift theory suggests the continents were once a single mass and have since drifted apart.
- Pangea was the supercontinent that existed about 240 million years ago.
- Evidence supporting the theory includes rock and mountain correlation, fossil correlation, and apparent fit of the continents.
- Plate tectonics explains how major landforms are created due to Earth's subterranean movements.
- The surface of the Earth is divided into 7 major and 8 minor plates.
- Plates move due to convection currents and plate boundaries are where most earthquakes and volcanoes occur.
- Divergent boundaries occur when two plates move away from each other.
- Convergent boundaries occur when two plates come together, creating mountain ranges or deep seafloor trenches.
- Transform plate boundaries occur when two plates slide past each other.
- The Pacific Ring of Fire is an example of a convergent boundary.
Test your knowledge on Earth's dynamic movements with this quiz on Continental Drift and Plate Tectonics! Learn about Pangea, the evidence supporting continental drift, the different types of plate boundaries, and how they create major landforms. Explore the causes of earthquakes and volcanoes and discover the significance of the Pacific Ring of Fire. Get ready to dive into the fascinating world of Earth's ever-changing surface!
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