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Which scientist is credited with the initial proposal of the continental drift theory?
Which scientist is credited with the initial proposal of the continental drift theory?
- Charles Lyell
- James Hutton
- Tuzo Wilson
- Alfred Wegner (correct)
What crucial element was missing from Wegner's continental drift theory that ultimately led to its failure?
What crucial element was missing from Wegner's continental drift theory that ultimately led to its failure?
- Evidence of past climates
- A mechanism for continental movement (correct)
- Fossil distribution patterns
- Matching geological formations
Tuzo Wilson's theory of plate tectonics was considered a 'better' theory than continental drift primarily because it provided:
Tuzo Wilson's theory of plate tectonics was considered a 'better' theory than continental drift primarily because it provided:
- A simpler explanation
- More evidence
- Greater support from religious scholars
- A mechanism for plate movement and a deeper understanding of underlying processes (correct)
Which of the following is NOT typically explained by the theory of plate tectonics?
Which of the following is NOT typically explained by the theory of plate tectonics?
Which of these illustrates the interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere?
Which of these illustrates the interaction between the hydrosphere and the geosphere?
Why is geological time often categorized and measured in eras?
Why is geological time often categorized and measured in eras?
In the rock cycle, which of the follow is NOT a process that transforms one type of rock into another?
In the rock cycle, which of the follow is NOT a process that transforms one type of rock into another?
The acronym 'L.O.W.E.R.N.' is likely used to describe factors influencing:
The acronym 'L.O.W.E.R.N.' is likely used to describe factors influencing:
Flashcards
Earth's Spheres
Earth's Spheres
The interconnection and interaction of Earth's four spheres: atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, and geosphere.
Continental Drift Theory
Continental Drift Theory
Alfred Wegener's hypothesis (early 1900s) explaining how continents moved across Earth's surface.
Plate Tectonics Theory
Plate Tectonics Theory
The process where Earth's outer layer (lithosphere) is broken into smaller plates that move over time.
The Rock Cycle
The Rock Cycle
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The Water Cycle
The Water Cycle
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Geologic Eras
Geologic Eras
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Water-Rock Interaction
Water-Rock Interaction
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Canadian Climate
Canadian Climate
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Study Notes
Geo-Physical Systems
- Explain how the four spheres interact with each other using examples like the Niagara Escarpment and the water cycle.
Continental Drift Theory
- Alfred Wegener proposed the theory in the early 1900s.
- Explain Wegener's key observations and interpretations.
- Explain why Wegener's continental drift theory failed.
Plate Tectonics Theory
- Tuzo Wilson developed the theory in the 1960s.
- Explain how plate tectonics works, connecting processes from the core to the crust.
- Describe how plate tectonics explains geological events like tsunamis, earthquakes, and volcanic eruptions.
- Explain why plate tectonics succeeded where continental drift failed, highlighting the difference between good/bad theories and better theories.
Geologic Time
- Explain the significance of measuring Earth's history in terms of geologic eras.
Rocks, Rock Morphology: The Rock Cycle
- Describe how the rock cycle works from beginning to end using key terms (states and processes).
- Explain the rock cycle as a cycle.
- Identify examples/locations where the rock cycle can be visualized in action.
Climate: The Six Climate Factors
- Explain the water cycle as a system of interconnected processes.
- Explain how the water cycle interacts with the rock cycle using examples.
- Interpret why a particular Canadian location has its specific climate using its climate graph and data within the framework of low er n climate factors.
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