by Dr Don Batten (editor), Dr David Catchpoole, Dr Jonathan Sarfati, and Dr Carl Wieland
Lesson 11 What about Continental Drift?
Textbook
The Answers Book, Chapter 11
Discussion questions
Explain the idea of ‘continental drift’. Who originated this concept? What else can you find out about him? Summarize the evidence that seems to indicate continents have moved in the past.
Explain the general theory of plate tectonics. Research the history of this idea—how has it developed over the years?
List and describe the various types of horizontal plate motion. Give an example of where each is occurring today.
Learn more about the Earth’s current structure by researching encyclopedias, the Internet, and other resources. Draw a detailed diagram of what the Earth looks like in cross-section, and write a brief report describing each of the Earth’s layers.
