The Theory of Continental Drift
The Theory of Continental Drift is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 2: Historical Evidence (Wegener) in Amplify Science (California) Grade 7.
Key Concepts
In the early 1900s, a German scientist named Alfred Wegener challenged the idea that continents were fixed. He noticed that the coastlines of South America and Africa looked like fitting puzzle pieces and proposed the theory of continental drift .
Wegener hypothesized that the continents were once joined in a single landmass and had drifted apart. Although he lacked a mechanism (he didn't know about plates yet), his radical idea laid the foundation for modern plate tectonics.
Common Questions
What is The Theory of Continental Drift?
The Theory of Continental Drift is a skill on Pengi from Lesson 2: Historical Evidence (Wegener) in Amplify Science (California) Grade 7.
What grade level is The Theory of Continental Drift for?
The Theory of Continental Drift is part of the Grade 7 Science curriculum, covered in Amplify Science (California) Grade 7. It is designed for students studying Science at the Grade 7 level.
How can I learn The Theory of Continental Drift?
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Which textbook covers The Theory of Continental Drift?
The Theory of Continental Drift is covered in Amplify Science (California) Grade 7, specifically in Chapter 3: Investigating the Rate of Plate Movement under Lesson 2: Historical Evidence (Wegener). Pengi's lesson is aligned directly to this textbook so you can follow along with your class.
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