the theory of continent formation--chapter...
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The Theory of ContinentFormation--Chapter 2
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Contracting (Shrinking) Earth
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Linear Mountain Belts
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Similar Past Plants and Animals
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Alfred Wegener
• 1880-1930• Studied Meteorology• Mostly Glaciers• “Origin of Continents
and Oceans”-1912• Died in Greenland
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“Origin of Continentsand Oceans”
• Proposed a Super Continent--PANGEA!!• Formed about 225 million years ago• Involved most of our Continents• Not taken seriously• What was his evidence??
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Evidence--Map Fit
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Evidence--Glacial
Southern Hemisphere
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Evidence--Biology
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Evidence-Geology
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Wegener & Pangea
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Continental Movement
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Over Time
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What we see today…
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Alfred Wegener
Questions:• Did it really happen?• Why did it happen?• Are continents still moving?• If so, what is the driving force?