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What is the principal observation that supports Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift Theory?
What is the principal observation that supports Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift Theory?
- Match of coral reef formations across different continents
- Fit of the continents' opposing coastlines (correct)
- Distribution of earthquakes and volcanic activity
- Distribution of river systems across continents
What is the geological time division that is characterized as the age of reptiles?
What is the geological time division that is characterized as the age of reptiles?
- Mesozoic Era (correct)
- Paleozoic Era
- Cenozoic Era
- Proterozoic Era
Which geological process is responsible for the formation of rift valleys and block mountains?
Which geological process is responsible for the formation of rift valleys and block mountains?
- Tectonic processes (correct)
- Volcanic activity
- Erosion
- Weathering
Approximately how many years ago is the Earth believed to have been formed?
Approximately how many years ago is the Earth believed to have been formed?
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Which process is responsible for modifying and roughening volcanic and structural landforms?
Which process is responsible for modifying and roughening volcanic and structural landforms?
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What is the main focus of Geology?
What is the main focus of Geology?
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How does Geology obtain a great deal of understanding?
How does Geology obtain a great deal of understanding?
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Which method provides clues about the origin of rocks?
Which method provides clues about the origin of rocks?
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What was the name of the single huge continent that the Earth's continents were once bunched up together into?
What was the name of the single huge continent that the Earth's continents were once bunched up together into?
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What happened to the large super continent, Pangaea?
What happened to the large super continent, Pangaea?
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