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Paleozoic Plate Tectonics
Discussion Questions
These sample discussion questions were submitted by students. They can be used as part of a
class discussion, as an essay topic, or as a student project idea.
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What might society and the environment look like today if all the continents were joined
up into one single landmass like Pangaea? – submitted by Vikram Sivaraja
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Some scientists believe that the Appalachian Mountains used to be taller than the
Himalayas are now. What could have contributed to the shrinking of the Appalachian
Mountains? – submitted by Helena Abbott
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What is the difference between an orogeny and a mountain? Why is the term "orogeny"
used much less frequently than "mountain"? – submitted by Lianne Blodgett