According to Continental Drift Theory present continents formed from what?
Correct answer: A
Present continents were considered parts of broken Pangaea. Exam tip: treat Pangaea as the earlier form of present continents.
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Continental Drift Theory and its evidence
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Easy · Level 29 · present continents,pangaea,drift
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- Parts of Pangaea
- Pieces of clouds
- River sand
- Surface of the Moon
Easy · Level 29 · glossopteris,plant fossil,gondwanaland
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- Its fossils were found on several southern continents
- It was found only in Europe
- It was an ocean fish
- It was a mountain-building force
Easy · Level 29 · drift,continental movement,term
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- Drift
- Evaporation
- Condensation
- Deposition
Easy · Level 29 · chapter theme,physical geography,continents oceans
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- Distribution of oceans and continents
- Human settlements
- Agricultural systems
- Urban pollution
Easy · Level 29 · climatic evidence,paleoclimate,drift
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- They show continents had different positions earlier
- They show only today's weather
- They show the colour of oceans
- They show population density
Easy · Level 29 · acceptance,criticism,mechanism
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- Because the proper mechanism of movement was unclear
- Because there were no continents
- Because Pangaea was very small
- Because all evidences were related to weather
Easy · Level 29 · panthalassa,ocean,wegener
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- Panthalassa
- Gondwanaland
- Laurasia
- Pangaea
Easy · Level 29 · pangaea,landmass,supercontinent
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- Pangaea
- Panthalassa
- Tethys
- Pacific
Easy · Level 29 · wegener book,origin,continents oceans
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- Origin of continents and oceans
- List of crops
- Population census
- Urban traffic
Easy · Level 29 · jigsaw fit,coastline shape,evidence
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- Jigsaw fit
- Tillite
- Glossopteris
- Placer deposit
Easy · Level 29 · geological evidence,rocks,mountain ranges
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- Geological evidence
- Daily weather evidence
- Population evidence
- Political evidence
Easy · Level 29 · glacial deposits,southern continents,gondwanaland
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- Idea of an old connected landmass
- Present warm climate
- Direction of rivers
- Growth of cities
Easy · Level 29 · geological time,slow process,continental drift
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- Over long geological time
- In one day
- In one week
- In one year
Easy · Level 29 · fossil evidence,ancient remains,biology
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- Fossil evidence
- Volcanic evidence
- Economic evidence
- Air pressure evidence
Easy · Level 29 · joined landmass,similarities,pangaea
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- To explain similarities among present continents
- To remove oceans
- To make all countries one
- To stop weather
Easy · Level 29 · geology,physical geography,earth science
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- Geology and physical geography
- Literature and poetry
- Music and dance
- Trade and banking
Easy · Level 29 · key terms,wegener,pangaea panthalassa
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- Pangaea Panthalassa and Wegener
- Budget bank and market
- Monsoon temperature and rainfall
- Farming industry and service
Easy · Level 29 · atlantic ocean,continental separation,wegener
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- Indian Ocean
- Atlantic Ocean
- Arctic Ocean
- Southern Ocean
Easy · Level 29 · rock similarity,geological evidence,continental drift
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- All rocks formed on the same day
- Rocks are always black
- Similar age and type of rocks found on different continents
- Rocks are found only in oceans
Easy · Level 29 · pangaea breakup,continental drift,directions
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- They remained fixed at one place
- They completely disappeared
- They only sank into the ocean
- They drifted in different directions
Why is Glossopteris important in evidences related to Gondwanaland?
Correct answer: A
The wide occurrence of Glossopteris indicates an old connected southern landmass. Exam tip: treat plant fossils as Gondwanaland evidence.
View question detailsAccording to Continental Drift Theory the movement of continents over ocean floor was seen as what?
Correct answer: A
The slow movement of continents was called drift. Exam tip: understand drift as shifting.
View question detailsContinental Drift Theory is related to which chapter theme?
Correct answer: A
This theory is related to explaining origin and distribution of continents and oceans. Exam tip: treat it as part of physical geography.
View question detailsWhy are old climatic evidences useful in Continental Drift?
Correct answer: A
Old glacial and vegetation signs show landmasses were earlier in different positions. Exam tip: link climatic evidence with paleoclimate.
View question detailsWhy was the Continental Drift Theory not fully accepted at first?
Correct answer: A
The theory weakly explained the mechanism moving continents. Exam tip: write this point for criticism.
View question detailsWhich term is used for the vast ocean in Continental Drift?
Correct answer: A
Panthalassa was the vast ocean surrounding Pangaea. Exam tip: choose Panthalassa for ocean.
View question detailsWhich term is used for the vast landmass in Continental Drift?
Correct answer: A
Pangaea was the combined vast landmass of all continents. Exam tip: remember Pangaea for land and Panthalassa for water.
View question detailsWegener's book was related to which subject?
Correct answer: A
Wegener presented ideas on the origin of continents and oceans. Exam tip: link his work with this subject.
View question detailsWhich evidence in Continental Drift Theory is based on the shape of coastlines?
Correct answer: A
Jigsaw fit is based on the matching shape of coastlines. Exam tip: choose jigsaw fit when shape is mentioned.
View question detailsWhich evidence is based on similarity of rocks and mountain ranges?
Correct answer: A
Similar rocks and mountain ranges provide geological evidence. Exam tip: treat it as a sign of continental connection.
View question detailsWhat does the occurrence of similar glacial deposits on southern continents support?
Correct answer: A
Similar glacial deposits indicate an old connected southern landmass. Exam tip: you can link it with Gondwanaland.
View question detailsAccording to Wegener continental drift occurred over what time scale?
Correct answer: A
Continental drift is considered to occur over very long geological time. Exam tip: understand it as a slow process.
View question detailsWhich evidence uses remains of ancient animals and plants?
Correct answer: A
Fossil evidence uses remains of ancient animals and plants. Exam tip: understand fossils as biological evidence.
View question detailsWhat was the purpose of assuming one joined landmass in Continental Drift Theory?
Correct answer: A
The joined landmass idea explains similarities of coasts fossils and rocks. Exam tip: treat Pangaea as an explanatory model.
View question detailsContinental Drift Theory is most related to which scientific field?
Correct answer: A
This theory is linked with Earth structure and surface changes. Exam tip: place it under geology and physical geography.
View question detailsWhich terms are most important while studying Continental Drift Theory?
Correct answer: A
Wegener is the proposer and Pangaea Panthalassa are key terms of the theory. Exam tip: remember these three terms first.
View question detailsIn Wegener's theory which ocean was considered to gradually widen as continents separated?
Correct answer: B
The separation of Africa and South America is linked with the widening of the Atlantic Ocean. Exam tip: connect the Atlantic with coastline fit.
View question detailsWhat is the simple meaning of rock similarity in evidence of Continental Drift?
Correct answer: C
Similar rocks on different continents indicate old connection. Exam tip: treat rock similarity as geological evidence.
View question detailsIn Continental Drift Theory how was the position of continents considered after the breakup of Pangaea?
Correct answer: D
After Pangaea broke up continents were said to drift in different directions. Exam tip: remember drift after breakup.
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