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Alfred Wegener's fully developed theory of continental drift attempted to point out evidences that the continents were once joined into a single continent he called Pangea. Wegener's theory hypothesized that the continents were able to push through the rock of the seafloor to their present positions.
As evidence, he noted, as had others before him, of the geographic correlation in coastline perimeters of South America and Africa. This was the feature that led Wegener to investigate for other evidences. His investigations revealed that mountain ranges in South America and Africa, and strata and composition of coal fields in Europe and North America matched or lined up. Additionally, matching reptilian fossils were found on either side of the ocean, indicating that the continents were once joined together. Although he was unable to find a mechanism for his proposed continental drift theory, he also observed that the more shallow an ocean, the younger its geologic age. It wasn't until the 1950's and 1960's, with the discovery of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, and other sea floor mapping discoveries that Wegener's hypothesis started to become more accepted. The newer science of plate tectonics owes much to Wegener's scientific groundwork.
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How was alfred wegener theory accepted?
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What are rock matches for Wegener's theory?
one clue that support wegener's theory is the fact that similar rock _______ line up accross today's continents.
Name of the scientist that came up with the continental drift hypothesis?
Did you mean Plate Tectonics Theory? - Plate Tectonics Theory is the combination of Continental Drift and Ocean/Sea Floor Spreading. BTW. The scientist who started it is Howard Baker continued by Alfred Wegener.
Explain who proposed the continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift at the beginning of the 20th century. His idea was that the Earth's continents were once joined together, but gradually moved apart over millions of years. The idea was rejected at first as he was a Meteorologist and not regarded as a proper scientist.
Who were the two scientists that brought forth supporting evidence to wegener's theory?
me and your mom
What were the four types of evidence Wegener showed to prove his theory?
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Why was Alfred Wegener unable to prove his theory about Pangaea?
The major issue in that regard was that Wegener did not have a plausible mechanism by which continents might move.
Did Alfred wegener use technology?
The ascertations that Alfred Wegener posed with his Continental Drift theory pre-dated the technology necessary to prove his vision. In 1968 the new science of plate tectonics supported Wegener's theory.
What technology did Alfred Wegener use?
The ascertations that Alfred Wegener posed with his Continental Drift theory pre-dated the technology necessary to prove his vision. In 1968 the new science of plate tectonics supported Wegener's theory.
Why was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift not accepted in his lifetime?
because they didn't have the proper technology to prove it.
What are the three things Alfred Wegener used to prove his theory about pangaea?
Fossils, Climate, and Sea-Floor Spreading
How did Alfred Wegener prove the theory of continental drift?
He didn't. Evidence which points to continental drift was discovered later, after he died.
What did Alfred Wegener fail to do?
Wegener failed to specify a possible method by which continents could move around. Most people would not accept his theory because they thought the continents would be ploughing through solid rock.
Who came up with Pangaea?
A young german scientist named Alfred Wegener came up with it.Alfred Wegener of Germany.Wegener pronounced Veg-ner.He died in Iceland trying to prove his theory and is now frozen in a glacier
Why was Alfres Wegener's hypothesis rejected?
Alfred Wegener's theory was rejected because he could not prove how the continents actually moved. He showed evidence of fossils from Africa and South America, but still coul not prove the convection surrents going on underground. Other geologists did not believe in his theory just because he was a meteorologist, not a geologist like themselves.
Why did other scientists rejected Alfred wegener idea?
Alfred Wegener's theory was rejected because he could not prove how the continents actually moved. He showed evidence of fossils from Africa and South America, but still coul not prove the convection surrents going on underground. Other geologists did not believe in his theory just because he was a meteorologist, not a geologist like themselves.
How Wegener try to prove the theory of continental drift?
Wegner proved his theory because the fauna and flora found across all continents was similar,the jigsaw fit of Africa and America
