🔍 Part 1: Evidence Analysis

1. Which type of evidence BEST supports the idea that continents were once connected?

Similar fossils found on different continents separated by oceans

Different rock types on the same continent

Mountains found only in cold climates

Volcanoes located near coastlines

2. Earthquake and volcanic activity patterns are MOST commonly found:

Randomly distributed across Earth's surface

Only in the centre of continents

Along the edges of tectonic plates

Only in the Southern Hemisphere

3. The magnetic stripes found on the ocean floor provide evidence for:

Continental drift only

Seafloor spreading and plate movement

Earthquake prediction

Ocean temperature changes

4. Which geological features are commonly found at plate boundaries? (Check all that apply)

Mountain ranges

Volcanoes

Earthquake zones

Flat prairies

Island arc chains

🧩 Part 2: Connecting the Evidence

5. Explain how the shapes of continental coastlines support the theory of continental drift. Use Africa and South America as an example.

6. The "Ring of Fire" around the Pacific Ocean contains many volcanoes and earthquake zones. What does this pattern tell us about tectonic plate boundaries in this region?

7. Fill in the blanks: The theory of _____________ _____________ explains how Earth's _____________ moves in large sections called tectonic _____________. This movement is supported by evidence from fossils, _____________ patterns, and magnetic stripes on the _____________ floor.

8. Why is it important that scientists use MULTIPLE types of evidence (fossils, rock types, earthquake patterns, etc.) to support the plate tectonics theory?

🌍 Part 3: Canadian Connections

9. British Columbia experiences earthquakes because it is located near active tectonic plate boundaries. Predict what other geological features you might expect to find in BC based on plate tectonics theory.

10. Draw a simple diagram showing how two tectonic plates moving towards each other could create a mountain range. Label your diagram.