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9 Jan 2023

Question 7

How does fossil evidence support Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?

 

A Similar fossils are found along continental margins that appear to join together.

B Similar fossils of giant, land-dwelling dinosaurs are found on continents separated by oceans.

C All of the above

 

Question 11

What discovery was actually made prior to the continental drift hypothesis, that would later help to support it?

 

A Fossilized bones of a brachiosaurus found in Africa and the United States.

B Sea-floor spreading occurring at the mid-Atlantic ridge.

C The Hawaiian Islands are formed due to a hot spot under the Pacific plate.

 

 

Question 12

Read the scientific discovery below.

A tropical fossil fern was found in Africa, Australia, South America, and Antarctica.

Does this evidence supports Wegener's hypothesis?

 

A Yes, this is evidence for Wegener's hypothesis.

B No, this is not evidence for Wegener's hypothesis.