Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics 2

Question 1

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

Answer 1

Alfred Wegener

Question 2

What has been added to make the Modern Theory of Continental Drift?

Answer 2

Seafloor Spreading and Convection Currents ideas

Question 3

What are some geological evidence for Plate Tectonics theory?

Answer 3

One evidence are the coal fields, Wegner noticed that the ones in Europe match up with the ones in North America. Another evidence are mountains, for example Mount Andes, which was formed from tectonic Activity

Question 4

What are some fossil evidence that proves Alfred Wegner’s theory?

Answer 4

Glossopteris, a plant from 250 million years ago that has been found in Africa, South America, Australia, India, and Antartica. Another example is the Mesosaurus, a reptile that lived 271 to 299 million years ago, it was found in Africa and South America