E.7 Flashcards
1
Q
what is pangaea?
A
the super continent (all continents joined together many years ago)
2
Q
what is the continental drift
A
a theory that the continents has slowly drifted apart
3
Q
How can finding the same fossil types on different continents help us determine when Pangaea broke up?
A
Pangaea had to have broken up after the time those animals/plants were alive.
3
Q
How does the shape of continents help us determine what Pangaea looked like?
A
In some spots it looks like the continents fit together like puzzle pieces.
3
Q
How do fossils help us determine what Pangaea looked like?
A
Fossilized animals that couldn’t travel through water are found on different continents separated by ocean.
