Geology
Are the continents currently moving?
Yes
What was the name for the "super continent" that all of the smaller continents eventually broke away from?
Pangaea
The process in which the earth's continents move over time is known as ______________.
continental drift
There going to go to the pool after school.
They're going to go to the pool after school.
What is another name for maize?
Corn
Which country was Alfred Wegener from?
Germany
Name one of the "far-fetched" theories that Wegener's rivals came up with.
A part of the land broke away to become the moon, there was a gigantic eruption from the center of the earth
Volcanoes are known to __________ from time to time.
erupt
Whose coming to the party?
Who's coming to the party?
What food is used as the base for guacamole?
Avocado
How did people used to explain things like volcanoes and earthquakes?
Punishments from God
During which century did the first European explorers set out on voyages?
The 1400's
The scientist was thrilled to see that her __________ was accepted by the scientific community.
hypothesis
My favorite restaurant is applebees the girl said.
"My favorite restaurant is Applebee's," the girl said.
How many countries around the world currently have a McDonald's restaurant? (Your guess must come within 10)
119 countries
What did Wegener discover about the rocks that continents were made of in relation to basalt?
They were much denser
Name two pieces of evidence that support Wegener's theory of continental drift.
Fossils found, similar mineral deposits, similar rock formations, ferns found in Antarctica
The driver was unable to drive through the ________ and heavy fog.
dense
Whose child is this the father asked the mayor.
"Whose child is this?" the father asked the mayor.
The dish known as fufu originates from which part of the world?
West Africa/Africa
What did Shen Kua realize?
The earth was constantly changing and rocks wore down over time.
What was at least one of the tasks that the HMS Challenger completed?
Took depth soundings, mapped the seafloor
We have to __________ that the game was a failure after losing by over 30 points!
conclude
Although the drivers car was smashed he still managed to drive it to the nearest shell gas station.
Although the driver's car was smashed, he still managed to drive it to the nearest Shell gas station.
The dish known as paella is originally from which country?
Spain