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With his huge DIC-tionary which he used to communicate with the people in Africa and South America, as he found similar fossils in both of those countries, and that was how he made his theory that all the continents were once connected, because there would be no other way that the animal he discovered would be able to swim all the was across the ocean. That was the longest sentence I have ever written.
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∙ 11y agoWegener had followed the scientific process by finding evidence that he gathered to support the ideas of the continental drift.
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Is a scientific theory a controlled experiment?
No - you can use evidence from an experiment to support a theory, but they are not the same thing. A theory is an idea as to why something is, how it works, etc. that is strongly supported by evidence. An experiment is set up in order to gather information to support a theory or to help a hypothesis become a theory.
How did climate support wegener's theory?
Tectonic plates
Astronomers use various tools to gather evidence in support of the Big Bang Theory What are two tools used?
Real scientists do not "gather evidence in support of" any theory. The technical term for that kind of thing is "cherry-picking". Real scientists build a theory to explain the evidence that they have already gathered, and then test the theory to see whether it holds water. The easiest, fastest way to make sure that you are regarded as a wingnut by real scientists is to adopt or invent a theory, and then spend your time trying to prove it.
Why was wegeners theory so different?
Wegener's theory of continental drift is supported by a vast quantity of evidence, which is why scientists have accepted it.
Why didn't others think that Wegener findings constituted evidence?
Nobody believed Wegener's theory because it wasn't likely that continental drift was the explanation of why the plates had seperated.
How long was it before new evidence emerged to support wegener's original theory?
In the 1960's scientists uncovered new evidence that seemed to support Wegener's theory.
How do you make a hypotheses?
A hypothesis is a statement of theory. Something that is unproven. You gather evidence to support that theory. Gather enough evidence to support and a theory becomes accepted as fact.
Is it true that Alfred wegener provided evidence from landforms fossils and climate to support his theory of the shrinking earth?
true
What pieces of evidence Alfred wegener used to support his theory?
The pieces of evidence Alfred Wegener used to support his theory about continental drift were; Puzzle Fit, Fossil evidence from animals that were once on the same continent, geologic evidence like mountain chains that were connected and now split apart, and ice sheets. Thank you for reading this article and I hoped it answered your question!
Why is the continental drift theory a theory and not a scientific law?
The Continental Drift theory is a theory because there is no evidence to support it. Alfred Wegener developed the Continental Drift theory in the 1800's.
What evidence did wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
genesis chapter 1 verses 9-10 (in the bible)
Did geology support wegener's theory?
yes
Is a scientific theory a controlled experiment?
No - you can use evidence from an experiment to support a theory, but they are not the same thing. A theory is an idea as to why something is, how it works, etc. that is strongly supported by evidence. An experiment is set up in order to gather information to support a theory or to help a hypothesis become a theory.
What were the four types of evidence Wegener showed to prove his theory?
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Which one of the following pieces of evidence did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?
the age of the rocks in the sea floor is all the same
What evidence did Alfred wegener have to support his theory of the continental drift?
he had 1.fossils 2.glacial indentations 3.different types of rocks
How did climate support wegener's theory?
Tectonic plates
