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Tectonic theory exam Flashcards

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The Theory of Plate Tectonics

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Developed by Wegener 1912

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Supporting evidence 1

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Continents seemed to have a jigsaw fit. Eg, Africa and south america. Potentially meaning they fitted together.

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forming super continents.

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Gondwanaland and other supercontinent Laurasia

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Supporting evidence 2

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Fossilised remains of dinosaurs found on two continents. Eg, Meosaurus found in Brazil and Gabon

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Supporting evidence 3

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Sea Floor Spreading discovered the creation and breakdown of rock, showing existance of plates and plate boundaries.

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