Thinking Map—Earth’s

Tectonic PlatesGLUE WORKSHEET ONTO 15R

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Wegner’s Observations and Theory

Wegner’s Observation

The continents looked like puzzle pieces

that could fit together. Maybe long time

ago, these land masses were all one

continent…

Wegner’s Observations and Theory

Theory of Continental Drift

An explanation that states continents

moved slowly across Earth’s surface over

long periods of time.

Wegner’s Observations and Theory

Try arranging pieces to how the

world is now:

Arrange what Pangea looked like:

Evidences

1. Fossils and Climate

2. Earthquake Locations

3. Midocean Ridges

4. Mountain Ranges and Glaciers

Wegner’s Observations and Theory

Theory of Plate Tectonics

Explanation for continental drift Earth’s

crust divided into “plates” that can

move

Wegner’s Observations and Theory