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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 3 · 25 questions

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01Which limitation of continental drift theory did post-drift ocean-floor studies mainly help address?

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02In Arthur Holmes' convection current idea, what was considered the main heat source?

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03What indicates formation of new crust near a mid-oceanic ridge?

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04According to convection current theory, upward movement of mantle material is generally linked with which zone?

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05Post-drift studies linked oceanic trenches mainly with which process?

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06Symmetrical magnetic stripes on the ocean floor strengthen which idea?

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07If rock belts of the same age occur at equal distances on both sides of an oceanic ridge, what is the best inference?

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08How did post-drift studies reduce the strongest criticism of Wegener's theory?

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09Which relation between mantle convection and plate movement is most appropriate?

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10In what way was Arthur Holmes' idea ahead of Wegener's idea?

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11Which ocean-floor feature suggests that oceanic crust is also continuously destroyed?

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12Which causal sequence best connects sea-floor spreading and convection currents?

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13What is the significance of the young age of the ocean floor in post-drift studies?

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14If a descending mantle convection limb is active in an area, which condition is more likely there?

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15Why should oceanic ridges and trenches be studied together scientifically?

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16What was the main contribution of paleomagnetism in post-drift studies?

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17In the idea of sea-floor spreading, how should mid-oceanic ridges be understood?

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18Why did later scientists consider Wegener's tidal-force idea inadequate?

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19Why was mapping of the ocean floor decisive in post-drift studies?

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20In convection current theory, why does cooler material sink?

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21Which statement best shows the relation between sea-floor spreading and continental drift?

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22If the youngest rocks are found at the centre of an oceanic ridge, what does it indicate?

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23What main idea links convection current theory with plate tectonics?

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24Why does sediment thickness generally increase away from a ridge in sea-floor spreading?

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25Why did post-drift studies weaken the old idea of a permanent ocean floor?

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