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ESCI B.S2.O2.A2 Continental Drift

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  • Explain Alfred Wegener's continental drift hypothesis, his evidence (e.g., fossil record, ancient climates, geometric fit of continents), and why it was not accepted in his time. 
  • Cite examples of how the geologic record preserves evidence of past change


Read the following pages:

Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift hypothesis Links to an external site..

Evidence of Continental Drift Links to an external site.

 

Your Assignment: Answer these questions in the submission box:

  • What evidence did Wegener use to back up his hypothesis?
  • Why wasn't it accepted in his time?
  • How do we know that past climates were different than current ones?
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ESCI B.S2.O2.A2
ESCI B.S2.O2.A2
Criteria Ratings Pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome ESCI.S2.O2.00 Describe the development of the current theory of plate tectonics and the evidence that supports this theory.
threshold: 3.0 pts
4 pts
Mastery
3 pts
Proficient
2 pts
Approaching Proficient
1 pts
Beginning Proficient
0 pts
No Evidence
pts
4 pts
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Additional Comments
Total Points: 4 out of 4