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This document outlines the theory of continental drift, a fundamental concept in geology. It details evidence supporting the theory, including geological formations, fossil correlations, and ancient climate patterns. The document illustrates the movement of continents over time and demonstrates the theory's significance in understanding the structure and evolution of Earth.
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Continental Drift Theory Continental Drift Theory Continental Drift Theory Wegener’s curiosity about the idea of drifting contine...
Continental Drift Theory Continental Drift Theory Continental Drift Theory Wegener’s curiosity about the idea of drifting continents started when he noticed the edges of SOUTH AMERICA and AFRICA in a world map could be fitted like a Jigsaw puzzle Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Wegener’s curiosity about the idea of drifting continents started when he noticed the edges of SOUTH AMERICA and AFRICA in a world map could be fitted like a Jigsaw puzzle Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 1. GEOLOGICAL “FIT” Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 1. GEOLOGICAL “FIT” Is the matching of large-scale geological features on different continents. It has been noted that the coastlines of South America and West Africa seem to match up, however, more particularly, the rock terrains of separate continents confirm as well. Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 2. ROCK AND MOUNTAIN CORRELATION Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 2. ROCK AND MOUNTAIN CORRELATION Appalachian Mt. Range Sta. Catarina System Ghana Rock strata of west Brazil Africa Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 3. COAL DEPOSITS IN ANTARCTICA The existence of coal deposits in Antarctica suggested that it was once located near the region of the earth where the climate is enough to support complex life forms such as plants and tall tress Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 3. COAL DEPOSITS IN ANTARCTICA Continental Drift Theory 4. FOSSIL EVIDENCES CORRELATION Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Modern-day representation of the MESOSAURUS Reptile like a modern crocodile. Live in the early permian period (286-258 MYA) Remains can sole found in the South Africa and Eastern Part of South America Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Modern-day representation of the CYNOGNATHUS Mammal-like Reptile Triasic (250-214 MYA) As large as a modern wolf Remains can sole found in the South Africa and South America Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES Modern-day representation of the LYSTROSAURUS Shovel Reptile Herbivore-pig Antarctica, India and South Africa No swimming capability Continental Drift Theory FOSSIL CORRRELATION EVIDENCES Modern-day representation of the GLOSSOPTERIS LARGE Antarctica, India, South Africa, Australia, and South America Continental Drift Theory FOSSIL CORRRELATION EVIDENCES Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 5. ANCIENT CLIMATES Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 5. ANCIENT CLIMATES Sedimentary Rocks Fossils of tropical Plants were found in Antarctica Glacial Deposits were found in South Africa- meaning, it has been further away from the equator Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 6. GLACIAL CARVINGS Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 6. GLACIAL CARVINGS Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 6. GLACIAL CARVINGS Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES 6. GLACIAL CARVINGS Continental Drift Theory EVIDENCES
