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Post-drift studies and Convectional Current Theory

In Class 11 Geography, this topic from “Distribution of Oceans and Continents” examines how later studies developed and evaluated the continental drift idea. Students review evidence such as matching coastlines, fossils, rock formations and past climates, while also considering the limitations of Wegener’s explanation. The Convectional Current Theory is introduced to explain how heat-driven currents within the mantle could move large crustal blocks and help account for the changing arrangement of oceans and continents.

Hard · Level 1 · 25 questions

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01In post-Wegener studies, the idea of convection currents tried to address which major weakness of continental drift?

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02According to Arthur Holmes, convection currents in the mantle may mainly arise due to what?

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03What is the main physical basis of hot material rising and cool material sinking in Convectional Current Theory?

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04If an upwelling mantle convection current pulls the crust apart, which boundary is most likely to form?

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05How did the concept of sea-floor spreading give continental drift a stronger scientific basis?

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06What is the most correct meaning of symmetrical magnetic stripes on both sides of mid-oceanic ridges?

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07The age of ocean-floor rocks increases away from the mid-oceanic ridge. Which conclusion does this support?

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08Deep oceanic trenches indicate which process in plate tectonics?

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09Why did sonar surveys become important in post-drift studies?

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10What special contribution did palaeomagnetism make to the study of continental drift and plate movement?

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11Which relationship between Wegener's evidences and later ocean-floor studies is most appropriate?

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12In Arthur Holmes's convection idea, what effect was mantle circulation believed to have on plates?

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13If sediment thickness on an ocean floor increases away from a mid-oceanic ridge, which explanation does it support?

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14In Convectional Current Theory, a descending current may be most closely related to which plate process?

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15When sea-floor spreading and subduction are studied together, what advanced conclusion about oceanic crust follows?

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16In which condition do earthquake and volcanic belts become strong indicators of plate boundaries?

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17Which evidence made the ocean floor central in the conceptual transition from continental drift to plate tectonics?

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18If a student says continents directly ploughed through the rigid ocean floor, what correction is most appropriate?

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19According to sea-floor spreading, where should the youngest rocks be found on the ocean floor?

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20Which is the correct combination of energy source and medium of movement in Convectional Current Theory?

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21Why did ocean-floor discoveries in post-drift studies weaken the idea of a static ocean?

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22Why can Arthur Holmes's idea be considered complementary to Wegener's theory?

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23Which is the correct comparative relation between a mid-oceanic ridge and an oceanic trench?

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24If rock ages increase in a matching pattern on both sides of an oceanic area, which evidence does this best match?

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25What effect can the horizontal flow of a convection cell have on plates?

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