Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics Flashcards
Here you'll learn about some things about Continental Drift!
1
Q
Name three fossils that support the Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics. Why do these fossils support the theory of Modern Plate Tectonics?
A
Mesosaurus, Glossopteris,
Cynognathus, or Lystrosaurus (only need three). They support the modern theory of Plate Tectonics because the fossils span several continents.
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How do the shapes of continents support the Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics?
A
They fit together very nicely, for example South America and Africa.
3
Q
What is a geological piece of evidence that supports Modern Theory of Plate Tectonics?
A
Tillites, Andes Mountains, Coal Deposits, or Glacial Deposits
4
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What are tillites and what does that give evidence of?
A
Tillites are a sedimentary rock formed from glacier till, and that gives evidence of Gondwana.
