Tectonics Flashcards
1
Q
Evidence for continental drift?
A
Fit of continents - South America + Africa
2
Q
Evidence for continental drift 2
A
Fossil evidence
3
Q
Evidence for continental drift 3
A
Mesosaurus - Fresh water reptile 270 million years ago, found in Africa + South America
4
Q
Evidence for continental drift - New in 1950 - 1960 1
A
Fit of the continental shelf
5
Q
Evidence for continental drift - New in 1950 - 1960 2
A
Discovery of MOR’s
6
Q
Evidence for continental drift - New in 1950 - 1960 3
A
Paleomagnetism
