🌍The continents appear to fit together like puzzle pieces, suggesting they were once connected.
🦕Fossil and rock formations on different continents match up, indicating a shared history.
❄️Glacial evidence in warm regions and tropical coal deposits in cold areas support the theory.
🌎Pioneer Alfred Wegener proposed the theory but died before it gained widespread acceptance.
⛰️The supercontinent Pangaea existed about 250 million years ago before breaking apart.
What is continental drift?
—Continental drift is the theory that suggests the continents were once connected and have since moved apart.
What evidence supports continental drift?
—The evidence includes the apparent fit of the continents, correlation of fossils and rocks, and past climate data.
Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
—Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist, popularized the theory of continental drift.
What was the supercontinent called?
—The supercontinent was called Pangaea.
When did Pangaea exist?
—Pangaea existed about 250 million years ago.
00:01The continents appear to fit together, resembling puzzle pieces.
03:26Fossils and rock formations on different continents match up, supporting the theory of continental drift.
06:08Identical rocks and mountain structures have been found on opposite sides of the ocean, indicating past connection.
08:43Glacial evidence in warm regions and tropical coal deposits in cold areas suggest the continents have moved over time.
10:07Alfred Wegener popularized the theory of continental drift, but unfortunately, he died before it gained wide acceptance.
