Practice Post-drift Studies (4.1.3) - DISTRIBUTION OF OCEANS AND CONTINENTS
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Post-drift Studies

Practice - Post-drift Studies

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Question 1 Easy

What theory suggests that continents were once connected?

💡 Hint: Think of a theory proposed by Alfred Wegener.

Question 2 Easy

What are the underwater mountain ranges called?

💡 Hint: They are associated with volcanic activity and new crust formation.

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Question 1

What is the process of new oceanic crust formation at mid-ocean ridges called?

Sea floor spreading
Continental drift
Subduction

💡 Hint: Remember the term related to mid-ocean ridges.

Question 2

True or False: Oceanic crust is usually older than continental crust.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the age differences between these types of crust.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Analyze the effects of sea floor spreading on the geological features of Earth's surface. How might this process influence earthquake intensity?

💡 Hint: Consider the relationship between plate boundaries and seismic activity.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the implications of plate tectonics on continental collisions and the creation of mountain ranges. How do these processes contribute to Earth's topography?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how tectonic activity shapes landscapes over geological time.

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