Continental Drift Theory and its evidence

Question 1MediumLevel 30

In Continental Drift Theory the breakup of Pangaea explains which change?

ADevelopment of present distribution of continentsBRate of population growthCDaily flow of riversDToday's air quality

Question 2MediumLevel 30

In continental drift the widening of the Atlantic Ocean is considered related to what?

ASeparation of Africa and South AmericaBDrying of TethysCErosion of HimalayaDFreezing of Arctic

Question 3MediumLevel 30

What is the most accurate basis of biological evidence in continental drift?

APresent animal husbandryBFossils of old animals and plantsCPresent vegetation countDRiver water quality

Question 4MediumLevel 30

Climatic evidence in continental drift helps reconstruct what?

AOld climate and latitudinal positionBMap of modern citiesCPresent business incomeDList of schools

Question 5MediumLevel 30

If a continent is cold today but coal is found there what can it indicate?

AIt was always cold thereBIt may have been warmer and vegetated earlierCCoal formed instantly from waterDThe continent was not on maps

Question 6MediumLevel 30

What was the nature of Wegener's evidences?

ABased only on present weatherBBased only on political boundariesCComparative and multi layeredDBased only on human settlements

Question 7MediumLevel 30

Why is it not correct to depend on only one evidence while understanding continental drift?

ABecause no evidence is ever usefulBBecause only weather evidence is enoughCBecause continents have no historyDBecause several evidences together make the conclusion stronger

Question 8MediumLevel 30

Which statement shows a balanced evaluation of Wegener's theory?

AEvidences were strong but mechanism of movement was weakBThe theory had no evidenceCContinents were not mentionedDThe theory was only about agriculture

Question 9MediumLevel 30

Which pair correctly gives evidence of continental drift?

ATillite glacial evidenceBTethys fossil evidenceCLaurasia mineral evidenceDPanthalassa rock evidence

Question 10MediumLevel 30

Which pair is incorrectly matched in continental drift?

AGlossopteris plant fossilBPangaea vast oceanCMesosaurus fossil evidenceDTillite glacial deposit

Question 11MediumLevel 30

What is the combined meaning of coastline fit and fossil evidence in continental drift?

ASupport for old land connectionBEstimate of today's rainfallCSimilarity of citiesDIncrease in agricultural production

Question 12MediumLevel 30

What is the basic difference between rock and fossil evidence in continental drift?

ARock evidence is based on rocks and fossil evidence on ancient organismsBBoth are based only on citiesCBoth show present weatherDBoth have no relation with Earth

Question 13MediumLevel 30

According to Wegener continental drift should be understood on which time scale?

ADaily timeBGeological timeCHourly timeDWeekly time

Question 14MediumLevel 30

Which broad feature of Earth does Continental Drift Theory show?

AEarth's surface is dynamicBEarth has no oceansCContinents are only map coloursDMountains are man made

Question 15MediumLevel 30

Which of the following is not evidence of Wegener's theory?

ASimilar fossilsBCoastline fitCAnnual exam resultDGlacial deposits

Question 16MediumLevel 30

Which term is most important for understanding India in Continental Drift Theory?

APanthalassaBGondwanalandCAtlanticDLaurasia

Question 17MediumLevel 30

Which statement correctly links the Tethys Sea with the broader context of the Himalaya?

ATethys was an old sea whose sediments and collision zone are linked with the HimalayaBTethys is a modern riverCTethys is another name of PanthalassaDTethys is only a fossil plant

Question 18MediumLevel 30

If an option calls Pangaea an ocean why would it be wrong?

ABecause Pangaea was a joined landmassBBecause Pangaea was a fossilCBecause Pangaea was tidal forceDBecause Pangaea was glacial deposit

Question 19MediumLevel 30

Why is comparative study of evidences done in continental drift?

ATo test the possibility of old connected landmassesBTo measure only size of citiesCTo know today's wind speedDTo decide farming cost

Question 20MediumLevel 30

Why is Wegener's theory considered important despite early rejection?

ABecause it began scientific discussion on mobility of continentsBBecause it denied oceansCBecause it gave no evidenceDBecause it called Earth fixed

Continental Drift Theory and its evidence

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In Continental Drift Theory the breakup of Pangaea explains which change?

In continental drift the widening of the Atlantic Ocean is considered related to what?

What is the most accurate basis of biological evidence in continental drift?

Climatic evidence in continental drift helps reconstruct what?

If a continent is cold today but coal is found there what can it indicate?

What was the nature of Wegener's evidences?

Why is it not correct to depend on only one evidence while understanding continental drift?

Which statement shows a balanced evaluation of Wegener's theory?

Which pair correctly gives evidence of continental drift?

Which pair is incorrectly matched in continental drift?

What is the combined meaning of coastline fit and fossil evidence in continental drift?

What is the basic difference between rock and fossil evidence in continental drift?

According to Wegener continental drift should be understood on which time scale?

Which broad feature of Earth does Continental Drift Theory show?

Which of the following is not evidence of Wegener's theory?

Which term is most important for understanding India in Continental Drift Theory?

Which statement correctly links the Tethys Sea with the broader context of the Himalaya?

If an option calls Pangaea an ocean why would it be wrong?

Why is comparative study of evidences done in continental drift?

Why is Wegener's theory considered important despite early rejection?

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Continental Drift Theory and its evidence

Quiz this set

In Continental Drift Theory the breakup of Pangaea explains which change?

In continental drift the widening of the Atlantic Ocean is considered related to what?

What is the most accurate basis of biological evidence in continental drift?

Climatic evidence in continental drift helps reconstruct what?

If a continent is cold today but coal is found there what can it indicate?

What was the nature of Wegener's evidences?

Why is it not correct to depend on only one evidence while understanding continental drift?

Which statement shows a balanced evaluation of Wegener's theory?

Which pair correctly gives evidence of continental drift?

Which pair is incorrectly matched in continental drift?

What is the combined meaning of coastline fit and fossil evidence in continental drift?

What is the basic difference between rock and fossil evidence in continental drift?

According to Wegener continental drift should be understood on which time scale?

Which broad feature of Earth does Continental Drift Theory show?

Which of the following is not evidence of Wegener's theory?

Which term is most important for understanding India in Continental Drift Theory?

Which statement correctly links the Tethys Sea with the broader context of the Himalaya?

If an option calls Pangaea an ocean why would it be wrong?

Why is comparative study of evidences done in continental drift?

Why is Wegener's theory considered important despite early rejection?

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