Pangea
What was Pangaea?
A supercontinent made of all Earth’s land
A supercontinent that included all of Earth’s land long ago.
Pangaea
A sudden shaking of the ground caused by the movement of tectonic plates.
Earthquake
What planet is known as the Red Planet?
Mars
How many days are in a leap year?
366
About how many years ago did Pangaea begin to break apart?
C. 200 million years ago
A very large landmass made up of most or all of Earth’s continents joined together.
Supercontinent
When melted rock (magma) and gases escape from inside the Earth onto the surface.
Volcanic Eruption
. How many legs does a spider have?
8
Which animal is known as the “King of the Jungle”?
Lion
Which theory explains how Pangaea broke apart and continents moved?
B. Plate Tectonics
The idea that continents slowly move over Earth’s surface over time.
Continental Drift
A series of large ocean waves caused by an underwater earthquake, volcano, or landslide.
Tsunami
What do you call a baby frog?
Tadpole
What shape has three sides?
Triangle
What evidence do scientists use to support the idea of Pangaea?
A. Matching fossils on different continents
Large pieces of Earth’s crust that move and carry continents with them.
Tectonic Plates
The process where tectonic plates collide and push the Earth’s crust upward to form mountains.
Mountain Building
Which ocean is the largest?
Pacific Ocean
Which continent is the coldest?
Antarctica
. When the continents split from Pangaea, what did they move on?
C. Tectonic plates
Remains or traces of plants or animals that help scientists learn about Earth’s past.
Fossil Evidence
When rocks, soil, and earth suddenly move downhill due to gravity, often after heavy rain or earthquakes.
Landslide
What gas do plants need to make food?
Carbon Dioxide
What do bees collect from flowers?
Pollen