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How many continents does the American empire cover?
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What evidence convinced many geologists that the continents were slowly moving?
The discovery of matching geological formations and fossils on different continents, as well as the fit of the continental margins, provided compelling evidence for the theory of continental drift. Additionally, the discovery of mid-ocean ridges and magnetic striping on the ocean floor supported the idea of plate tectonics and the movement of the continents.
The presence of the same on several continents supports the hypothesis of continental drift.?
Yes, the presence of the same organisms on multiple continents suggests that at some point in the past, those continents were connected. This supports the theory of continental drift, which explains how landmasses have moved over time. The distribution of these similar organisms across different continents provides additional evidence for this theory.
Where is a glacier in Muskegon?
Several advances and retreats of continental glaciers covered Michigan over many thousands of years. The most recent glacier retreated (melted) about 14,000 years ago, leaving the land formation much as it is today. In Muskegon, or Michigan for that matter, no Glaciers can be found. However, you can find glaciers in the Continental US. Here is a map to show you were you can go visit some. http://map.ngdc.noaa.gov/website/nsidc/glacier/viewer.htm
What are two pieces of evidence for continental drift?
Fossil evidence of the same species found on different continents and rock formations that match up across different continents are two pieces of evidence for continental drift. These support the theory that continents were once connected and have since moved apart.
What process is it when Rock fragments freeze to the bottom of a glacier and are then carried away when the glacier moves?
The process in which rock fragments freeze to the bottom of a glacier and are then carried away when the glacier moves is called plucking. After the last ice age, stranded ice blocks left behind by the continental glacier melted and formed kettles.
What is the famous glacier at glacier national park?
There are quite a few glaciers to hike to in Glacier, but probably the most-visited glacier is Grinnell Glacier, located in the Many Glacier Valley.
When was Many Glacier Hotel created?
Many Glacier Hotel was created in 1914.
At first many scientists rejected Wegener and the hypothesis of continental drift. What was their main objection to his hypothesis?
The main objection to Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift was the lack of a plausible mechanism to explain how continents could move. Wegener's idea of continents plowing through solid oceanic crust was not supported by scientific knowledge at that time, leading many scientists to reject his hypothesis.
Glacier in Washington?
One of the many on Rainier is Fryingpan Glacier.
The continental crust is how many miles thick?
The continental crust is typically 20 to 30 miles thick. It is the outermost layer of the Earth's surface that forms the continents we live on.
How do you know about continental drift?
Wegner developed this theory not only because many continents appear to fit together like a jigsaw, but also because he had fossil and climate evidence to support the fact that the continents once fit together.
