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•The magnetic orientation of rocks of different ages can be compared to get an idea of how the position of a continent has changed over time. This is the exact answer out of the book.

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Which object cannot be moved by a magnet?

Any object that is nuetral that does not have magnetic pole's


What happened to the continents that made up pangea after it started to break up?

After Pangaea began to break up, the continents drifted apart due to plate tectonics. Over millions of years, the separated continents moved to their current positions on Earth's surface. This process resulted in the formation of the continents we recognize today.


A large block of lithosphere that has been moved nd attched to continent is called a?

Terrane


How does the continental drift hypothesis account for the apparent wandering of the poles?

The magnetic poles do move a bit, but stay mainly near the north and south geographic poles. As the continents move, though, different areas of crust overlay the magnetic poles, and the paleomagnetic markers (such as iron granules) point to where the pole WAS when they were deposited and then solidified into position. These "polar" crustal regions later move and the poles appear to have moved; actually, the crust has moved instead. For example, the north magnetic pole now is on an arctic island. In 100 milliion years that island may have been moved by plate tectonics to the equator, and the lava deposited in Yellowstone will point to that area.


Explain how looking at the magnetism of certain rocks helps support the idea that the continents have moved and changed over time?

Most of the the rocks on the edge of the continent all match equally, and some rocks are magnetic North and others are magnetic South. However; this fact only proves that the Earth's landmasses have changed over time.

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Which continent moved the greatest distance from its position within Pangaea to its present day location?

Australia moved the greatest distance from its position within Pangaea to its present location. It was once part of the supercontinent and has drifted significantly due to plate tectonics, separating from Antarctica and moving northwards to its current position.


Describe the direction each continent moved to get from pangaea to its present position?

During the Permian era was the unified Pangea. During the Triassic period, North America drifted west, Africa stayed in the same general area and the Poles (north and south) moved. In the Jurassic there was further spitting, with the Cretaceous period South America broke away from Africa and today the splits are even more distinct.


Which object cannot be moved by a magnet?

Any object that is nuetral that does not have magnetic pole's


What continent was on the south pole during Pangaea?

During Pangaea, the continent that was located on the South Pole was likely Antarctica. Pangaea was a supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, and through the process of continental drift, the landmasses eventually split and moved to their current positions.


What happens when the poles are moved closer together to a distance of one inch apart?

When the poles are moved closer together to a distance of one inch apart, the magnetic field between them becomes stronger. The force between the poles also increases, resulting in a higher attractive or repulsive force depending on the orientation of the poles. The magnetic field lines become more concentrated between the poles due to the shorter distance, causing a stronger effect on nearby magnetic materials.


What continent is Brownsville Texas?

Unless they have moved Texas and forgot to send me the memo about it then it is on the North American continent.


What happens when you perform a translation of a figure?

It is moved across the plane. Its size or orientation are not changed.


How looking at the magnetism of certain rocks helps support the idea that the continents have moved and changed over time.?

Most of the the rocks on the edge of the continent all match equally, and some rocks are magnetic North and others are magnetic South. However; this fact only proves that the Earth's landmasses have changed over time.


Electromagnectic induction occurs when?

a conductor is moved through a magnetic field


Why is the deflection in the galvanometer reversed when the magnet is moved in and out in a solenoid?

When the magnet is moved into the solenoid, the change in magnetic field induces an electric current in the solenoid. This induced current then creates a magnetic field that opposes the initial magnetic field created by the permanent magnet. This opposing magnetic field causes the galvanometer deflection to be reversed.


What is contintel drift?

A hypothesis proposed by German scientist Alfred wegner which states the continents have moved, or drifted, from one location to another over time.


What hypothesis states that continent moved to their present position?

Continental drift.