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At first many scientists rejected Wegener and the hypothesis of continental drift. What was their main objection to his hypothesis?
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When scientists rejected the continental drift were they using the scientific process?
No, because the scientists did not have a hypothesis
The continental drift hypothesis was rejected because Alfred wegener could not?
Because Alfred Wegener couldn't specify the mechanism responsible for the movement of the continents, the continental drift hypothesis was rejected. This theory is now accepted science.
Why was the hypothesis about the super continent Pangaea rejected?
there wern't enough facts
What do scientists now know about earth that would have answered the scientists who rejected wegeners theory?
the sea-floor spreading, and the movement of tectonic plates
Do people have an effect on global warming?
The "null hypothesis" in science conforms to the status quo. Climate scientists asked themselves this very question, assuming the answer was "no," that humans have no impact on the climate. All the data they gathered, incorporated into various climate models, indicates the null hypothesis must be rejected, with a 95% level of confidence. In other words, it appears at least 95% of the current warming trend is the result of human activity, in particular by the release of 30 billion tons (30,000,000,000) of CO2 into the atmosphere each year from fossil sources.
When scientists rejected the continental drift were they using the scientific process?
No, because the scientists did not have a hypothesis
Why scientists rejected wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
Scientist rejected Wegners hypothesis of continental drift at first because he did not have enogh evidence to support his theory. He failed to provide a suitable mechanism that could cause the continents to move.
What was the reason wegeners continental drift hypothesis was rejected?
His evidence was incorrect.
The continental drift hypothesis was rejected because Alfred wegener could not?
Because Alfred Wegener couldn't specify the mechanism responsible for the movement of the continents, the continental drift hypothesis was rejected. This theory is now accepted science.
Why was Wegener's hypothesis reject?
Alfred Wegener couldn't describe how the plate tectonics moved. So, scientists rejected his hypothesis.
What is it called when scientists state whether there data confirmed or rejected the hypothesis?
findings/conclusion
What it called when scientists state whether their data confirm or rejected the hypothesis?
Stating a conclusion.
Why is a hypothesis that is unsupported by observation rejected by scientists?
Simply put, because there is not enough evidence to support it. "Rejected by scientists" should not be taken to always mean "scientist believe it is impossible" - rather, consistent evidence that support the hypothesis has not been produced.
Why was the hypothesis of continental drift rejected when it was first proposed by Wegener?
He could not explain how or why the continents moved.
Why was the hypothesis of continental drift rejected when it was proposed by wegener?
Wegener couldn't explain how or why continents moved.
Why was the continental drift rejected by scientists?
yes becouse wenger is not geologist and he could not explain the how continental drift theory
Can a hypothesis that has been rejected be of any value to scientists?
Yes. But usually a hypothesis (if, then, because statement) is changed overtime to establish a conclusion on the investigation. The point of the collection of the data is to show whether or not the hypothesis was supported, and if not needs to be corrected/modified. Certain parts may still be helpful/kept but in most cases it is changed
