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Class 11GeographyDistribution of Oceans and ContinentsPost-drift studies and Convectional Current TheoryHard
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What special contribution did palaeomagnetism make to the study of continental drift and plate movement?

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Correct answer: It provided evidence of ancient magnetic directions recorded in rocks

Lava rocks can record the magnetic direction present when they cool. Exam tip: treat palaeomagnetism as evidence of plate movement.

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PalaeomagnetismMagnetic DirectionPlate MovementPost Drift Studies And Convectional Current TheoryDistribution Of Oceans And ContinentsGeographyClass 11 Mcq
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  1. 1What was the main purpose of post-drift studies?
  2. 2Convectional Current Theory is mainly associated with which scientist?
  3. 3Convection currents are considered to occur in which part of the Earth?
  4. 4According to Convectional Current Theory what does hot material in the mantle do?
  5. 5What is considered the main cause of convection currents?
  6. 6Arthur Holmes considered convection currents as a possible force for what?
  7. 7Which weakness of Wegener's theory did Convectional Current Theory try to reduce?
  8. 8What does cool and heavy material do in the mantle?
  9. 9What is the simple meaning of convection current?
  10. 10What is considered one major source of heat inside the Earth?
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