Q. Consider the following statements with reference to the theory of "continental drift"
Which of the above statements is/are correct?

1 only

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1 and 2 only

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2 only

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2 and 3 only

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Solution

The correct option is A 1 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is correct and Statement 2 is incorrect - According to Wegener, the proponent of continental drift, all the continents formed a single continental mass, a mega ocean surrounded by the same. The supercontinent was named PANGAEA, which meant all earth. The mega-ocean was called PANTHALASSA, meaning all water. So, statement 1 is correct, and 2 is incorrect.

Wegener proposed that the movement accountable for the drifting of the continents was instigated by tidal force and pole-fleeing force.

Statement 3 is incorrect - Coriolis force had existed ever since the earth started rotating.

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Fill in the blanks choosing the best alternatives from the given options.

The Expanding-Earth theory was (a) ________ by a geologist who (b)________ by the name Sam Carey. Once, the ‘continental drift’ theory of Alfred Wegener was considered farfetched. Carey found his inspiration while he was (c) ________ Wegener’s theory. He then built a large half-globe on which he used models of continents in order to vindicate Wegener’s idea. He concluded that all the continents that (d)________ discrete today (e)________ to a single mass called Pangaea.

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