22.17 - Evolution of Plate Tectonic Theory
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Practice Questions
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What is the concept of Pangaea?
💡 Hint: Think about what Wegener proposed.
Identify one key piece of evidence supporting seafloor spreading.
💡 Hint: Consider geographical features of the ocean floor.
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What theory suggests that continents were once joined together?
💡 Hint: Remember the name of the theory.
True or False: Mid-ocean ridges are evidence for seafloor spreading.
💡 Hint: Think about how ocean floors are formed.
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Discuss the implications of seafloor spreading on the concept of continental drift. How do they support each other?
💡 Hint: Think about how what's happening under the sea relates to the surface world.
Critique Wegener's theories and discuss how subsequent discoveries addressed his initial proposals.
💡 Hint: Focus on the advancements in technology and methodology that clarified the theories.
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