Practice The Matching of Continents (Jig-Saw-Fit) - 4.1.1.1 | 4. DISTRIBUTION OF OCEANS AND CONTINENTS | CBSE 11 Fundamental of Physical Geography
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4.1.1.1 - The Matching of Continents (Jig-Saw-Fit)

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Question 1

Easy

What was the name of the supercontinent proposed by Wegener?

💡 Hint: Think about the single landmass concept from which all continents originated.

Question 2

Easy

Name one piece of evidence supporting the continental drift theory related to fossils.

💡 Hint: Consider the animals or plants whose fossils are found across oceans.

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Question 1

Who proposed the theory of continental drift?

  • Alfred Wegener
  • Charles Lyell
  • Abraham Ortelius

💡 Hint: Think about the scientist who compiled the evidence for drifting continents.

Question 2

True or False: The distribution of identical fossils on continents is evidence against continental drift.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Consider what identical species imply about land connectivity.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

Analyze the differences between Wegener’s continental drift theory and the modern plate tectonics theory regarding their explanations for continental movement. What are the strengths and weaknesses?

💡 Hint: Reflect on how theories have evolved from their inception.

Question 2

Critique the evidence supporting continental drift. How does the jig-saw fit, similar rock ages, and fossil distribution complement or contrast each other?

💡 Hint: Consider how each type of evidence interacts and builds upon the others.

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