Earth Puzzle Test

Question 1

6. In 1915, what was the name of the theory that Alfred Wegener described?

Accepted Answer

Continental Drift

Question 2

2. Which scientist did not agree with Wegner's claim?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Seuss

Question 3

3. Which answers supports the statement, "Earth's continents may be in different positions in the distant future?"

Accepted Answer

Continental drift continues to move continents a little each year.

Question 4

The process by which the continent broke apart and spread out across the Earth is called:

Accepted Answer

Continental Drift

Question 5

5. What do the words "Pan" and "Gaia" translated mean?

Accepted Answer

Whole land

Question 6

It is possible for pangaea to occur again?

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

1. Pangaea was made up of:

Accepted Answer

continents

Question 8

4. Long ago, all the continents were connected to form:

Accepted Answer

supercontinent

Question 9

During the time he described his theory, most scientists agreed with Wegener's idea:

Accepted Answer

False

Question 10

Read the statements below. Select ALL evidence that supports Wegener's theory.

Accepted Answer

Wegener matched rock formations in North America and Europe, shapes of South America and Africa appeared as if they could fit together

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