Plate Tectonics Differs from Continental Drift Because It

question 139

Multiple Choice

Plate tectonics differs from continental drift because it

• A)provides a credible driving force.
• B)did not explain the fit between South America and Africa.
• C)showed that ancient ice sheets did not exist.
• D)showed that Pangaea broke up much later than predicted.

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the skull responsible for central nervous system functions, including thought, memory, and regulation of the body.

Parietal lobe

A region of the cerebral cortex, located at the upper back area of the skull, involved in processing sensory information and spatial orientation.

Sensations

Perceptions or feelings resulting from the stimulation of the sensory organs by the external environment.

Brain

The complex organ located in the skull that coordinates mental functions, interprets sensory information, and directs behavior.