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When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?
No, only Continental Drift Theory.
Wegener's continental drift hypothesis stated that all the continents were once joined together to form what?
A super continent called Pangaea.
Why does the continental drift occur?
this occurs because tectonic plates are under the continents which causes the continents to move
Why is the continental drift theory a theory and not a scientific law?
The Continental Drift theory is a theory because there is no evidence to support it. Alfred Wegener developed the Continental Drift theory in the 1800's.
What are the driving forces of continental drift?
The driving Forces of Continental drift are both gravity and the motion of the underground Tectonic Plates.
What resulted in the formation of the super continent?
D) Continental drift, Pangea
What divides a continent?
continental drift
Explain what force caused the movement of the continents from one super-continent to their present positions?
Continental drift :)
What does the theory of continental drift state explain?
the movement of the continent i :-)
What is the term given to a part of a continent that is thought of as being separate from the rest of the continent.?
Continental Drift
What is the term given to a part of a continent that is thought of as being separated from the rest of the continent?
Continental Drift
What is the term given to a part of a continent that is thought of as being separate from the rest of the continent?
Continental Drift
What hypothesis states that continent moved to their present position?
Continental drift.
What are two things that support the continental drift theory?
Two things that supports the continental drift theory are; 1. Fossil. 2. Continent Shapes.
What did wegener think had happened to his super continent?
Wegener proposed the theory of Pangea (the supercontinent) and continental drift. Continental drift is what split Pangea apart.
Mountain ranges did not form as a result of continent collision?
Most of the large mountain ranges formed as a result of continental drift/collision, some of the smaller ranges were formed in other ways.
What does continental drift and seafloor spreading have in common?
the both break apart a Continent
