Geology Theories Review

Wind is caused by the movement of Earth's plates. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Earth's plates are floating on water and slowly moving. This statement supports Continental Drift:

All rock on Earth has the same density. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Who came up with the Theory of Seafloor Spreading?

The formation of hurricanes, cyclones, and typhoons. This statement supports Continental Drift:

European and North American coal fields line up. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Mountain ranges on different continents match up. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Seafloor spreading occurs along plate boundaries that:

Which of the following represents two major types of evidence for Seafloor Spreading?

Who came up with the Continental Drift Theory?

Ocean floor evidence (magnetic stripes and rock samples). This statement supports Continental Drift:

The edges of South America and Africa seem to fit together like a puzzle. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Which location, A or B, is where the youngest rocks are found along a mid-ocean ridge?

Fossils of tropical plants have been found in extremely cold regions. This statement supports Continental Drift:

What is the driving force for the movement of Earth's plates?

Ocean water temperatures are all relatively the same. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Which location, A or B, is where the oldest rocks are found along a mid-ocean ridge?

Land bridges across oceans used to connect all continents on Earth. This statement supports Continental Drift:

Which of the following represents three major types of evidence for Continental Drift?

Fossils of animals have been found on continents separated by water. This statement supports Continental Drift: