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What was the primary reason that Wegener's theory faced skepticism from the scientific community?
What was the primary reason that Wegener's theory faced skepticism from the scientific community?
- It lacked sufficient evidence to support the existence of Pangaea.
- It proposed that continents could move across the ocean floor. (correct)
- It contradicted existing theories of volcanic activity.
- It failed to explain the geological similarities between continents.
Which of the following evidence supported the theory of plate tectonics as a resolution to Wegener's ideas?
Which of the following evidence supported the theory of plate tectonics as a resolution to Wegener's ideas?
- The static nature of the continental rocks.
- The expanding floor of the Atlantic Ocean. (correct)
- The discovery of fossil plants isolated to specific continents.
- The constant magnetic field of the Earth.
How does the theory of plate tectonics relate to the concept of supercontinents?
How does the theory of plate tectonics relate to the concept of supercontinents?
- It explains supercontinents only through volcanic activity.
- It disputes that any past supercontinents could have ever existed.
- It suggests supercontinents cannot exist due to continental drift.
- It forecasts that continents will eventually drift back together to form a new supercontinent. (correct)
What aspect of magnetic fields supported Wegener's theory in light of plate tectonics?
What aspect of magnetic fields supported Wegener's theory in light of plate tectonics?
What geological feature linked the red sandstone deposits from northeastern Europe to parts of North America?
What geological feature linked the red sandstone deposits from northeastern Europe to parts of North America?
What is the primary function of tectonic plates?
What is the primary function of tectonic plates?
What was the predominant theory regarding Earth's surface changes prior to the 1700s?
What was the predominant theory regarding Earth's surface changes prior to the 1700s?
Which of the following best describes uniformitarianism?
Which of the following best describes uniformitarianism?
Who was the mapmaker that suggested the Americas were torn away from Europe and Africa?
Who was the mapmaker that suggested the Americas were torn away from Europe and Africa?
What layer of the Earth do tectonic plates float upon?
What layer of the Earth do tectonic plates float upon?
What aspect of geology was opposed to the idea of gradual changes in Earth's surface?
What aspect of geology was opposed to the idea of gradual changes in Earth's surface?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the movement of tectonic plates?
Which of the following statements is true regarding the movement of tectonic plates?
Which statement best defines 'theory' in the context of geology?
Which statement best defines 'theory' in the context of geology?
What did Alfred Wegener propose about Earth's landmasses?
What did Alfred Wegener propose about Earth's landmasses?
What evidence supports the theory that continents were once joined?
What evidence supports the theory that continents were once joined?
What was one proposed intermediate stage between Pangaea and today’s continents?
What was one proposed intermediate stage between Pangaea and today’s continents?
Which fossil evidence was used by Wegener to support his theory?
Which fossil evidence was used by Wegener to support his theory?
What characteristic of continent shapes supports Wegener's theory?
What characteristic of continent shapes supports Wegener's theory?
According to Wegener's theory, how long ago did Pangaea begin to split apart?
According to Wegener's theory, how long ago did Pangaea begin to split apart?
Which of the following statements about geological structures is true according to the theory?
Which of the following statements about geological structures is true according to the theory?
Which regions provided coal evidence in support of the theory of continental drift?
Which regions provided coal evidence in support of the theory of continental drift?
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Continental Drift Theory
Continental Drift Theory
The hypothesis that continents have moved over geologic time relative to each other, thus appearing to 'drift'
Plate Tectonics Theory
Plate Tectonics Theory
A comprehensive scientific theory explaining the large-scale motion of Earth's lithosphere
Pangaea
Pangaea
A hypothetical supercontinent that existed during the late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras.
Evidence for Continental Drift
Evidence for Continental Drift
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Objections to Continental Drift
Objections to Continental Drift
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Tectonic plates
Tectonic plates
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Plate tectonics
Plate tectonics
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Mantle
Mantle
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Catastrophism
Catastrophism
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Uniformitarianism
Uniformitarianism
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Continents
Continents
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Plate Movement
Plate Movement
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Laurasia
Laurasia
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Gondwanaland
Gondwanaland
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Alfred Wegener
Alfred Wegener
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Glossopteris
Glossopteris
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Matching Continents
Matching Continents
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