Tectonics

Question 1

State three peices of evidence that support the existence of tectonic plates

Answer 1

1. Jigsaw puzzle shape of the continents
2. Fossil records
3. Alignment of the rocks

Question 2

What is a tectonic plate

Answer 2

A tectonic plate is part of the Earth’s crust that can move

Question 3

Explain how the jigsaw puzzle shape of the continents provides evidence for tectonic plates

Answer 3

The jigsaw puzzle shape of continents show that the continents were once together. However with the movement of tectonic plates, they have now split apart.

Question 4

Explain how the fossil records provides evidence for tectonic plates

Answer 4

The same species of fossils have been found in different continents showing that they were once together

Question 5

Explain how the alignment of the rocks provides evidence for tectonic plates

Answer 5

The alignment of new rocks are different from old rocks showing that tectonic plates are pushed apart to allow new rocks to push upwards