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What is the theory that continents have moved slowly over time to their current locations?
continents moved over time to their current locations
Why isn't the fit perfect if the continents were once part of Pangaea?
Because the continents have distorted a little over time - as plates push together the land masses change. Also the coast has eroded over time.
What is the idea called that said the continents have moved over time?
continental drift
Why land is divided into seven continents?
Because of all the earthquakes that have occurred. The seven continents used to be one but over the many years there has been a lot of erosion and earthquakes. The continents are still moving so in a very long time there will be more than seven continents most likely.
What evidence is there that the continents were joined together at one time?
fossils,shape of the continents
What is the theory that continents have moved slowly over time to their current locations?
continents moved over time to their current locations
What do you think causes the continents to drift over time?
time and erosion
How has islands change over time?
islands change over time by many movements by the tectonic plates and activity
What is the name for the theory that continents move over time?
continental drift
Why isn't the fit perfect of the continents were once part of Pangaea?
Because the continents have distorted a little over time - as plates push together the land masses change. Also the coast has eroded over time.
Why isn't the fit perfect if the continents were once part of Pangaea?
Because the continents have distorted a little over time - as plates push together the land masses change. Also the coast has eroded over time.
Does fossil evidence provide support for the idea that continents have moved over time?
no
What is the idea called that said the continents have moved over time?
continental drift
What the name for earth's continents move slowly over time?
Continental Drift. :)
What is the theory in which scientists believe that the continents have moved over time?
Continental drift.
What is a slow process?
A slow process is a rapid process in which chances over a long period of time
What did wegner hypothesize happened to the continents?
Wegner hypothesised that the continents 'drifted' into their current positions over time and originally formed one supercontinent.
