25.4 continental drit

Question 1

what is continental drift

Answer 1

the process where continents (floating plate on top of the mantle) move over time

Question 2

how much do they move

Answer 2

like a few centimeters per year

Question 3

consequences of continental drift

Answer 3

1- alters habitats

2- allopatric speculation (geographical isolation)

Question 4

pangea’s consequences

Answer 4

1- ocean basins became deeper, lowering sea level and drained shallow costal areas, killing marines animals
2- the continent was cold and dry (more severe environment than central asia)