Continental Drift
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Objective
I can identify the evidence that supports the Theory of Continental Drift, such as fossil distribution and geological formations.
Part 1 of 3
Warm-up video
Unknown Channel · 5:00
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Part 2 of 3
Practice
7 questions
Describe the Theory of Continental Drift in your own words.
Explain how the distribution of similar fossils on different continents supports the Theory of Continental Drift. Give a specific example of a fossil mentioned in the video and the continents where it was found.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Name one specific example of a fossil whose distribution across multiple continents supports the Theory of Continental Drift. Describe how the presence of similar mountain ranges on different continents provides evidence for the Theory of Continental Drift. ”
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