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The matching coastlines of continents support which theory?
a) the theory of evolution
b) the theory of gravity
c) the theory of superposition
d) d. the theory of continental drift
The theory of continental drift was not widely accepted, because it did not explain how the continents could move. Which theory later explained this?
a) the theory of evolution
b) the big bang theory
c) the theory of plate tectonics
d) the steady state theory
Which of the following is not evidence used to support the theory of plate tectonics?
a) the locations of earthquakes and volcanoes
b) the shapes of continents
c) the locations of craters
d) the locations of fossils
What evidence supports the theory of plate tectonics?
a) the location of rocks
b) landforrms
c) fossils
d) all of the above
Which statement summarizes the theory of plate tectonics?
a) Only continents move, traveling slowly over and through Earth's crust.
b) All of the continents were once joined together.
c) The continents are fixed and how not moved through time.
d) Earth's lithosphere is made of pieces that move slowly over time.
The fossil plant called Glossopteris has been found in Africa, Australia, India, South America, and Antarctica. What idea does this evidence help support?
a) the continents have always been at the same place they are now
b) the continents were all once covered by ice
c) the continents have moved
d) plants can travel across oceans
Which of the following provide direct evidence of plate tectonics?
a) GPS data
b) fault lines
c) both 1 and 2
d) neither 1 nor 2
What tool is used to collect data about earthquakes?
a) compass
b) meter stick
c) anemometer
d) seismograph
What evidence provides data about earthquakes throughout Earth's history?
a) depth of an earthquake
b) ancient faults
c) earthquake maps
d) strength of recent earthquakes
What evidence makes people believe that Pangaea actually existed at one time?
a) The coastline of the continents seem to fit like puzzle pieces in areas where matching fossils were found.
b) The Earth still looks the same way.
c) Only plants existed on Pangaea.
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