10 Questions
Which scientist is credited with originating the continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener
What was the name of the supercontinent that existed before the continents drifted apart?
Pangea
Which two supercontinents were formed after the division of Pangea?
Laurasia and Gondwanaland
What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support the continental drift theory?
All of the above
Why was the continental drift theory rejected during Wegener's time?
He couldn't explain what caused the continents to drift
True or false: The continents are slowly drifting around the earth according to the continental drift theory?
True
True or false: The supercontinent Pangea was divided into two supercontinents named Orisha and Gondwanalan?
False
True or false: Pieces of Lorasia drifted to the north while pieces of Gondwanalan drifted to the south?
True
True or false: Alfred Wegener identified several evidence to support the continental drift theory?
True
True or false: The continental drift theory was widely accepted during Wegener's time?
False
Test your knowledge on the fascinating concept of continental drift theory! Take this quiz to assess your understanding of how the continents have shifted over time, from the formation of the supercontinent Pangea to the division into the supercontinents of Laurasia and Gondwana.
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