0
Early maps of the world caused Alfred Wegner to propose the Continental Drift Theory. The continents looked as though they might fit together like puzzle pieces. The original supercontinent was named Pangaea by Wegner. In Greek, "pan" mean ALL, and "gea" means EARTH. There is also fossil evidence, and climatic evidence.
Fossil Evidence:
-Similar fossils occur in various locations around the world.
-Mesosauras (a freshwater reptile) fossils are only found in South America, and Africa.
-Other fossils are found throughout the Southern Hemisphere.
Climatic Evidence:
-When glaciers advance or retreat they mark the land.
-Evidence of glaciers were found in parts of Africa and India.
-If all continents were close to the South Pole, Glaciation is possible.
Wiki User
∙ 12y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
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.
Which type of evidence was not used by Alfred wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis?
Which type of evidence was NOT used by Alfred Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis human remains
Matching what on different continents are evidence for continental drift?
Rock Structures
Matching on different continents are evidence for continental drift?
river systems.
The fact that similar fossils are found on both sides of the ocean is evidence of . global positioning oceanic drifts continental drift magnetic reversal?
"continental drift"
What does provide evidence for continental drift?
Is there a list? Continental drift is real, so religious fanatics don't provide evidence for continental drift.
Why is the platypus good evidence for continental drift?
It is good evidence of continental drift as fossils of previous duck billed platypuses were found in America and Alaska, which Australia was once connected to. This means the platypuses once lived there hence evidence of continental drift.
Are fossils evidence of continental drift?
Yes.
What was a plant used for evidence for continental drift?
their roots
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.
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 supports the hypothesis of continental drift?
Continental drift is a hypothesis so there is no actual proof or evidence of it, but rather opinions and views suggesting the possibility of it.
Which type of evidence was not used by Alfred wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis?
Which type of evidence was NOT used by Alfred Wegener to support his continental drift hypothesis human remains
What is the evidence against continental drift?
They are plants, Rock, and fossils
How did fossil provide evidence for Continental drift?
It is any trace of an ancient organism that has been preserved in rock.Fossils provided evidence for continental drift by Wegener's hypothesis. Wegener studied land features, fossils, and evidence of climate change.
Is fossil evidence used to support continental drift hypothesis?
booglishullisj
Matching on different continents are evidence for continental drift?
river systems.
