5.5: Continental Drift - Geosciences LibreTexts Figure 3. The magnetite points to the magnetic north pole when it cools. How can evidence be used to support the theory of continental drift? WebPaleoclimatology has been wedded to continental drift from its first presentation. It tells us that glaciers were once in a spot where they wouldn't be found today. Can you fit the pieces together? Paleomagnetism also provides evidence to support theories in plate tectonics. |.3)zgm&4"/w.j4X-R If the rate of heat transfer into the dwelling through the walls and roof is 30,000Btu/h30,000\ \mathrm{Btu} / \mathrm{h}30,000Btu/h, might a net power input to the air conditioner compressor of 3 hp be sufficient? He is shown here in Greenland. How can the content in this section help you demonstrate mastery of a specific skill? The realization that Earth's land masses move was first proposed by Alfred Wegener, which he called continental drift. the continents seem to fit together like puzzle pieces. The Himalayan mountain range and Tibetan plateau have formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate and Eurasian Plate which began 50 million years ago and continues today. 250 million years ago, the north poles were also different for the two continents. One of the clues he used was the glacier. WebWhat kind of Evidence did Wegener have to prove his hypothesis of continental drift? Reaching as tall as 30 meters, the Glossopteris emerged during the early Permian period (299 million years ago) and became the dominant land plant species until the end of the Permian. None of them point to the current magnetic north pole. This would indicate that the glaciers either formed in the middle of the ocean and/or covered most of the Earth. Wegener said the rocks had formed side-by-side and that the land had since moved apart. However, in the 1950s, evidence started to Lystrosaurus provided which type of evidence supporting continental drift? c=] UKX4t,MMl:yD?n#G`37JiQcMW[[61C]TJaM5A7;t4Bi#KsxpQ1,Z7Id,
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