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Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?
Who proposed the theory of Continental Drift?
- Isaac Newton
- Alfred Wegener (correct)
- Charles Darwin
- Gregor Mendel
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago?
What is the name of the supercontinent that existed 200 million years ago?
- Rodinia
- Pangaea (correct)
- Gondwana
- Laurasia
What was one of the pieces of evidence Alfred Wegener used to support the theory of Continental Drift?
What was one of the pieces of evidence Alfred Wegener used to support the theory of Continental Drift?
- Magnetic field variations
- Underwater topography
- Volcanic eruptions
- Fossils of plants and animals on multiple continents (correct)
What was the name given to the theory that the earth’s continents are constantly in motion?
What was the name given to the theory that the earth’s continents are constantly in motion?
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What theory offered a more scientifically sound explanation for the movement of continents?
What theory offered a more scientifically sound explanation for the movement of continents?
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How many major plates is the earth's surface (crust) divided into?
How many major plates is the earth's surface (crust) divided into?
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What causes plates to move?
What causes plates to move?
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How many types of plate boundaries are there?
How many types of plate boundaries are there?
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