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Distribution of Oceans and Continents

Odisha Board · Class 11 · Geography

Summary of Distribution of Oceans and Continents for Odisha Board Class 11 Geography. Key concepts, important points, and chapter overview.

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Overview

This chapter explores how continents and oceans have changed their positions throughout Earth's history. Currently, continents cover 29% of Earth's surface while oceans cover 71%. The chapter examines theories explaining why and how continents and oceans move, from Wegener's Continental Drift Theory

Key Concepts

Proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912

Proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912, this theory suggests that all continents were once joined as a supercontinent called Pangaea, surrounded by a mega

Multiple types of evidence support continental

Multiple types of evidence support continental drift: (1) Jigsaw fit of continents, especially Africa and South America; (2) Rock and mountain correla

Proposed by Harry Hess in 1961

Proposed by Harry Hess in 1961, this theory explains that new oceanic crust forms at mid-oceanic ridges through volcanic activity, pushing older crust

Developed in 1967 by McKenzie

Developed in 1967 by McKenzie, Parker, and Morgan, this theory states that Earth's lithosphere is divided into several rigid plates (7 major and sever

Three types exist

Three types exist: (1) Divergent boundaries where plates move apart and new crust forms (e.g., Mid-Atlantic Ridge); (2) Convergent boundaries where pl

Learning Objectives

  • Understand the historical development of continental drift theory and its evidence
  • Explain the concept of seafloor spreading and its role in continental movement
  • Analyze the theory of plate tectonics and identify major tectonic plates
  • Examine different types of plate boundaries and their characteristics
  • Trace the geological history and movement of the Indian subcontinent

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