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The continental drift theory, developed by Wegner, states that the continents were once one giant supercontinent called Pangaea. They, over a course of hundreds of millions of years, seperated into our modern continents.
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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 was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?
Alfred Wegener's theory was known as the theory of continental drift.
Why fossils support the theory of continental movement?
explain how fossils support the theory of continental movement
What ideas from the theory of plate tectonics add to the theory of continental drift?
earthquakes and volcanoes Do you know how to explain the theory of the continental drift?
What are the two theories on the continental divide?
The main theory on the continental divide is that they relate to the plate techonics theory of the Earth's crust. The other theory is the continental drift theory where lighter rocks float on heavier crustal material.
Who is the proponent of continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener is the proponent or author of the Continental Drift Theory. lorzcute2000@yahoo.com
Did seafloor spreading prove the theory of continental drift?
Seafloor spreading helped prove the theory of continental drift. Pangea theory also helped.
What theory was the forerunner of the theory of plate tectonics?
Continental drift
What is the theory of plate tectonics What is the theory of continental drift?
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What is the volcanic and the drift continental theory?
the Continental Drift Theory is the slow movement of the Earths continents. A.K.A the continents drift
