Chapter 1, Section 3- Drifting Continents
Read the section (pages 28-32), then answer the following questions in your notebook. Any question
that states to “explain,” must be a few sentences!
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Define Pangaea
Define continental drift.
Explain the theory of Continental Drift.
Figure 11 on page 29 (answer the question)
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from landforms” to support his theory.
Define Fossil.
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from fossils” to support his theory.
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from climate” to support his theory.
Figure 12 on page 30 (answer the question)
Checkpoint on page 31.
Explain why scientists rejected Wegener’s theory.
Complete the Section Review Questions (#1-4) from page 32.
Complete Worksheet 1-3, Drifting Continents
Complete “The Curious Case of Mesosaurus” worksheet (on the back)
Chapter 1, Section 3- Drifting Continents
Read the section (pages 28-32), then answer the following questions in your notebook. Any question
that states to “explain,” must be a few sentences!
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Define Pangaea
Define continental drift.
Explain the theory of Continental Drift.
Figure 11 on page 29 (answer the question)
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from landforms” to support his theory.
Define Fossil.
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from fossils” to support his theory.
Explain how Wegener used “evidence from climate” to support his theory.
Figure 12 on page 30 (answer the question)
Checkpoint on page 31.
Explain why scientists rejected Wegener’s theory.
Complete the Section Review Questions (#1-4) from page 32.
Complete Worksheet 1-3, Drifting Continents
Complete “The Curious Case of Mesosaurus” worksheet (on the back)