When did people begin to notice that coastlines of continents fit together like puzzle pieces?
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Continents closer to the equator have warmer climates, yet fossils of [___] have been found on islands near the North Pole. This supports the idea that islands drifted from the equator.
Coal fields in [___] match those found in North America, supporting the theory of continental drift.
What is the rate of motion of the Amur plate? Express your answer in [image 1]. [___]
Where would the plate be after 1 million years? Express your answer in m. [___]
What geologic feature will form between the Amur and Eurasian plates? [___]
Which statements about Pangaea are true according to widely accepted theories? Check all that apply.Pangaea existed two hundred thousand years ago.The landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time.Pangaea was discovered by Christopher Columbus.Pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean.The coastline of Pangaea stayed consistent over time.
Which statements describe evidence of continental drift? Check all that apply.Deserts line up when continents are pushed together.Mountain ranges often appear on the edges of continents.Fossils of the same animals appear on different continents.Tropical plants currently appear in both Antarctica and South America.Wegener’s theories were accepted by most geologists in the 1960s.Explorers discovered the edges of continents they did not know about.
Mountain ranges often appear on the edges of continents. What theory does this support?
Evidence of what feature is found in South Africa, despite South Africa’s relatively mild climate?
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