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QuizMultiple Choice

Understanding Physical Geography

Question 10 • *CR World and Regional Geography S1 [ELECTIVE, Y4601OX]

Which of the following statements about Wegener’s theory of continental drift is false?

Answer
A
Continents were once part of a connected landmass called Pangea.
B
Continents are still drifting today.
C
Continents have not moved in the last 250 million years.
D
Continents once fit together as part of a supercontinent.

Explanation

The false statement is “Continents have not moved in the last 250 million years.” Wegener’s theory proposed that continents were once joined in a supercontinent, and continents continue to move slowly today. Therefore, the claim that they have not moved is incorrect.

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