Pangaea Worksheet                      Name:____________________
Questions
1) Why don't the pieces fit together correctly? Which is better, a map or a globe, and why?





2)Is there any significance to the numbers on each piece? Do they represent something?





3)The puzzle is a good representation of the world many years ago. How would it look today? If the pieces move, what causes the movement?





4)What are some phenomena that are directly related to the forces which drive the plates?






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