Practice Evidence in Support of the Continental Drift - 4.1.1 | 4. DISTRIBUTION OF OCEANS AND CONTINENTS | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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Question 1

Easy

What is the name of the supercontinent proposed by Wegener?

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the name that means 'all earth.'

Question 2

Easy

Name one scientist before Wegener who suggested continents were once connected.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think of early mapmakers.

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Question 1

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

  • Alfred Wegener
  • Isaac Newton
  • Charles Darwin

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider who is frequently associated with this theory.

Question 2

True or False: Pangaea was surrounded by Panthalassa.

  • True
  • False

πŸ’‘ Hint: Think about the names of oceans that accompany supercontinents.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Discuss how the concept of continental drift was initially received by the scientific community and the factors that contributed to its acceptance.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Reflect on both scientific resistance and eventual breakthroughs.

Question 2

Evaluate the implications of fossil discoveries in supporting the theory of continental drift, focusing on specific examples from the text.

πŸ’‘ Hint: Consider why similar fossils can only exist in regions that were once close together.

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