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Continental drift is the idea that Wegener created, that all the continents were once a single landmass which he called Pangaea, and they have since drifted apart.

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The continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to form what?

The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin.


Which of the following is NOT a continental margin continental shelf continental slope?

A continental margin is NOT a part of a continent. It is the submerged outer edge of a continent that includes the continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise.


What is the relationship between plate tectonics and continental drift?

Plate tectonics is the scientific theory that explains how the Earth's outer shell is divided into several large, rigid plates that move and interact with each other. Continental drift is the idea that continents have moved and shifted positions over time. The relationship between plate tectonics and continental drift is that plate tectonics provides the mechanism for how continents drift and move around the Earth's surface. The movement of the plates causes the continents to shift and change positions, supporting the concept of continental drift.


What do the continental shelf continental slope and continental rise combine to form?

The continental shelf, continental slope, and continental rise combine to form the continental margin. The continental margin is the transition zone between the continent and the deep ocean basin.


Match the mountains with the type of collision that formed them?

Andes - continental oceanic aleutians - oceanic oceanic North American cordillera - arc continent Appalachians - continental continental

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A picture of a 1999 Lincoln continental shift cable?

yes...available upon request.


How are continental crust and oceanic crust are alike?

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What is a continental shift?

A continental shift refers to the movement of continents on the Earth's surface due to plate tectonics. This movement is very slow, occurring over millions of years, and can result in changes to the configuration of the continents and the ocean basins. Examples of continental shifts include the breakup of Pangaea into the continents we see today.


I cannot switch out of park on a 1991 Lincoln Continental how come?

Check to see if the brake lights are working - shift interlock is same circuit Check fuse Try moving key to 1st position (unlock) shift to neutral to start car and then shift to Drive


Where can you find the transmission shift solenoid on a 1996 Lincoln Continental?

drop the tranny pan and boom should be 3 in a row right there


How are oceanic crust and continental crust alike How are they different?

Oceanic and Continental crusts are alike because they both shift and move and grow. They differ by there rock types. Oceanic crust is made up of dense basalt while continental crust is made up of less dense granite.


Where is Italy and why is it there?

Italy is in South Europe and it is there due to plate tectonics, which cause the continental plate that Italy is on to shift into its present position. The formation of the Alps shows the colision of two continental plates, which forced the plates to extend upwards.