Question

1. how could the overlaps and large gaps be explained in your model? (hint: what is the outline of the coasts was not the same as the boundaries of the continents themselves?) 9. according to your model of the continents, what similarities would joining continents have? (hint: look in your notes under \evidence\) 10. compare your large landmass with that of the student beside you. did he/she come up with a landmass that was different from yours? explain how it was different or similar.

Explanation:

1. The overlaps and gaps in a continent - model could be due to the dynamic nature of plate - tectonics. The coastline is just the visible part at the water - land interface, while the actual continental boundaries extend beneath the sea and are subject to geological processes like subduction and rifting.
2. Joining continents might have similar rock formations, fossil distributions, and mountain - building patterns as evidence of once being part of the same landmass.
3. Comparing landmasses with a peer can show differences or similarities in how the continents are reconstructed. Differences could be in the relative positions of continents, while similarities might be in the overall shape and major land - features assumed in the models.

Answer:

1. Overlaps and gaps can be due to plate - tectonics and the true nature of continental boundaries being different from coastlines.
2. Similar rock formations, fossil distributions, and mountain - building patterns.
3. Differences could be in continent positions; similarities in overall shape and major features.