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Center #5: Far Flung Fossils

Part I Explore Directions: Follow the steps below.

1.  Lay out the “red” continents first. Each colored set represents a different period in geologic time.

2.  Examine the fossils shown on each of the continents. Use the fossil catalog to identify the name of each fossil.

3.  Record the fossil names found on each colored continent on the data sheet (there’s only one per group).

4.  After you finish with the red continents, do the same with the yellow, green, and blue.

5.  Answer the Analysis/Summary questions.

Part II Analysis Directions: AFTER having completed the data chart and your expedition, answer the analysis questions below (you do not have to restate the question).

1. On the basis of what you found in the red continents:

A. Which continents had similar fossils?

B. From this fossil evidence, which continents seem to have been connected 300 million years ago?

2. On the basis of what you found in the yellow continents:

A. Which continents had similar fossils?

B. From this fossil evidence, which continents seem to have been connected 200 million years ago?

3. On the basis of what you found in the green continents:

A. Which continents had similar fossils?

B. From this fossil evidence, which continents seem to have been connected 100 million years ago?

4. Which set of continents are from the most recent period in geologic time?

Part III Summary Directions: AFTER you have answered the analysis questions, completely answer the summary questions below (You must restate the question). Refer to either the green or orange textbook for help, if needed.

1. Who is the scientist responsible for developing the theory of continental drift?

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2. Describe the patterns you found in the red, yellow, and green continents:

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3. List the three pieces of evidence that support the theory of continental drift (Hint- refer back to chapter 17 in your textbook):

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4. Explain two reasons why so many people reject, or refuse to believe the theory of continental drift:

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