Question
n the early 1900s, a scientist named Alfred Wegener studied geology and meteorology. He noticed that northwestern Europe, which generally has a cool climate, contained a type of coal deposits that could only be formed in hot, wet climates. He also knew that paleontologists, who study fossil records, had found fossils of similar extinct reptiles in Africa and South America, even though those reptiles would not have been able to swim across the ocean that now separates Africa and South America.
3a. What theory is supported by Wegener's observations?
(1 point)
Responses
atomic
atomic
gravity
gravity
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
general relativity
general relativity
Question 2
Scientific evidence indicates that fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) form in areas where plates are colliding and tiny, dead organisms can get buried deep in the crust as those plates collide. This means scientists expect to find fossil fuel deposits near the edges of continents. However, large fossil fuel deposits are also found in deserts and even in arctic areas where conditions are currently not suitable for fossil fuels to form.
3b. Put the following steps in chronological order (first at the top to last at the bottom) to communicate a logical explanation for how the above situation can be caused.
(1 point)
Arrange responses in the correct order to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired position and insert response at that position. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can be moved using the up and down arrow keys or by dragging with a mouse.
3a. What theory is supported by Wegener's observations?
(1 point)
Responses
atomic
atomic
gravity
gravity
plate tectonics
plate tectonics
general relativity
general relativity
Question 2
Scientific evidence indicates that fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) form in areas where plates are colliding and tiny, dead organisms can get buried deep in the crust as those plates collide. This means scientists expect to find fossil fuel deposits near the edges of continents. However, large fossil fuel deposits are also found in deserts and even in arctic areas where conditions are currently not suitable for fossil fuels to form.
3b. Put the following steps in chronological order (first at the top to last at the bottom) to communicate a logical explanation for how the above situation can be caused.
(1 point)
Arrange responses in the correct order to answer the question. Select a response, navigate to the desired position and insert response at that position. Responses can be selected and inserted using the space bar, enter key, left mouse button or touchpad. Responses can be moved using the up and down arrow keys or by dragging with a mouse.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
### Question 3a:
Wegener's observations support the theory of **plate tectonics**.
### Question 3b:
To put the steps in chronological order regarding the formation of fossil fuels in areas that are currently unsuitable for their formation, you would typically follow a logical sequence related to geological processes. While you have not provided the specific steps to arrange, a general outline of the steps might look like this:
1. **Ancient organisms died and accumulated in certain areas.**
2. **These organisms were buried under sediment due to geological activity.**
3. **The sediment was subjected to pressure and heat over millions of years.**
4. **This process transformed the organic material into fossil fuels.**
5. **Tectonic activity uplifted and moved these fossil fuel deposits to areas currently found in deserts and arctic regions.**
If you provide specific options, I can help you arrange them accordingly.
Wegener's observations support the theory of **plate tectonics**.
### Question 3b:
To put the steps in chronological order regarding the formation of fossil fuels in areas that are currently unsuitable for their formation, you would typically follow a logical sequence related to geological processes. While you have not provided the specific steps to arrange, a general outline of the steps might look like this:
1. **Ancient organisms died and accumulated in certain areas.**
2. **These organisms were buried under sediment due to geological activity.**
3. **The sediment was subjected to pressure and heat over millions of years.**
4. **This process transformed the organic material into fossil fuels.**
5. **Tectonic activity uplifted and moved these fossil fuel deposits to areas currently found in deserts and arctic regions.**
If you provide specific options, I can help you arrange them accordingly.