Continental Drift Flashcards

1
Q

Who invented the theory of continental drift?

A

Alfred wegener

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2
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What were the evidences of continental drift theory?

A

Continents fit like puzzles
Fossils correlation
Rocks & mountains correlation
Climate zones

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3
Q

What is a erosion?

A

When material is transported by natural forces

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4
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Why no one believed Wegener?

A

He couldn’t explain how the continents moved?

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5
Q

How a echo sounder works?

A

Uses sound waves to determine depth of sea floor

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6
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What they found using the echo sounder?

A

Mid-ocean ridges
Rift zones
Deep sea tranches
Continental margin

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7
Q

True or false?
The age of the sea floor was a evidence of continental drift

A

True

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8
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What’s is the name of the supercontinent?

A

Pangea

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9
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Where older rocks are found?

A

Far from the mid-ocean ridges

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