Question

continental drift
multiple choice (1 - 8)

1. who first proposed the theory of continental drift?

a) charles darwin
b) alfred wegener
c) isaac newton
d) james hutton

1. what was the name of the super - continent proposed by wegener?

a) gondwana
b) laurasia
c) pangaea
d) eurasia

1. which type of evidence did wegener use to support continental drift?

a) fossils
b) rock formations
c) climate clues
d) all of the above

1. fossils of the freshwater reptile mesosaurus were found in which two continents?

a) africa and north america
b) africa and south america
c) europe and asia
d) north america and australia

Explanation:

1. Alfred Wegener first proposed the theory of continental drift.
2. Wegener proposed the super - continent Pangea.
3. Wegener used fossils, rock formations, and climate clues to support continental drift.
4. Fossils of Mesosaurus were found in Africa and South America.

Answer:

1. b) Alfred Wegener
2. c) Pangaea
3. d) All of the above
4. b) Africa and South America