Question

1. Which observation supported Wegener’s theory of continental drift?

Answer 1

1. Which observation supported Wegener’s theory of continental drift? 

d. (The earth’s rotation could provide enough force to move the continents apart. ) 
But this is not true. we know today that continents are present on the surface massive slabs called tectonic plates. 


2. Which feature do you usually see when tectonic plates move apart? 

 b. earthquakes 

3. What happens in a convection cell? 


b. Cold, dense material moves horizontally, while hot, less dense material moves vertically.