Alfred Wegener
how many pieces of evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his theory?
7
What is Alfred Wegener's theory
all the continents fit together like puzzle pieces and then drifted apart.
What are three types of evidence Alfred Wegener used
Land forms, Fossils, and Climate
What is the name of the ocean surrounding supercontinent?
Panthalassa
What year did people began to believe Alfred Wegener
1950
what did people think of Alfred Wegener when he created his theory
They thought he was crazy
When did Alfred Wegener began his theory
1912
What was found in South Africa that does not form there today?
Glacier Scratces
What is the proper way to pronounce Alfend Wegeners last name
(vā'gə-nər)
Explain why coal deposits in Russia and Colorado are evidence for Continental Drift.
Coal only forms in swampy areas near the equator. So these colder areas must have been near the equator in order for coal to form.
When was Alfred Wegener born
November 1, 1880
How many years was Alfred Wegener dead before his theory was proven to be correct?
30 years
Why is the fact that identical rocks formations (mountains) have been found give evidence to Continental Drift?
These identical rock/mountains are on opposite sides of big oceans. These continents would have been together at one time.
What time period did Pangaea start to break up?
During the Early Jurassic Period
Why is the Glossopteris plant seed evidence of Continental Drift?
The Glossopteris plant is found on 6 different continents but the seed is too big and bulky to be blown across large oceans. These continents had to be closer together at one time.
What country was Alfred Wegner from?
German
What did Alfred Wegener's theory prove?
That the continents drift
Why is the fact that identical reptile fossils have been found give evidence to Continental Drift?
What does Pangaea mean?
All Land or All Earth
What are the continent shapes compared to?
Puzzle pieces
How did Alfred Wegener Die?
In a blizzard while on an expedition in Greenland
What did Wegener call the supercontinent?
Pangaea
Why is the fact that tropical plant fossils have been found give evidence to Continental Drift?
These tropical plant fossils have been found in Arctic areas where tropical plants do not grow. These Arctic areas must have been warmer at one time.
For fun:
How much saliva does your mouth make each day?
1 litre
For fun:
On average, how many times a day do you blink?
28,800