Geology Theories Review

Who came up with the Continental Drift Theory?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Seafloor spreading occurs along plate boundaries that:

Who came up with the Theory of Seafloor Spreading?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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