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What did scientist Alfred Wagner call the large super continent that once existed?

Pangea.


Was the theory of super continent originally accepted by scientist?

When German meteorologist Alfred Wegener first published his theory on Pangea (super continent) he was widely ridiculed for it. Some of the reaction to his theory on continental shift and a super continent was actually quite hostile. The idea was first put forward in 1912 but it wasn't until the 1950's that his idea was really rethought. By then evidence of continental drift was starting to support his ideas.


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Why was the 'super continent' theory accepted by scientist?

Because it appeared to fit the facts as far as they could be ascertained (as with any theory).


Is northern England a continent?

Northern England is NOT a continent by itself. It is part of Europe, which some scientist argue is part of a giant super continent called, EURASIA. But for now, they're two separate ones Europe, and Asia.


Who is Albert wegener?

Albert Wegener is a scientist who discovered that the continents move, to form a super continent pangea. His findings weren't proven until after his death.


Who discovered the super continent?

Supercontinent was first proposed in 1912 by the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener as a part of his theory of continental drift.


What continent is known as the super continent?

The super continent was all the seven continents joined to Australia. This continent was larger than Asia .The continental drift has changed this super continent and now many think that Asia is the super continent but Gondwana will always be The Supercontinent. I am 12,not 32 ,12!


What evidence is here to show that the continents today were once from one super continent?

If you put all of the Continents together they form one big thing, and they seem to fit just like a jigsaw puzzle,Scientist seem to believe that there was one big super Continent that was called Pangea


Who discovered the existence of super continent?

Supercontinent was first proposed in 1912 by the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener as a part of his theory of continental drift.


What was the super-continent called?

The last supercontinent was called Pangea.


What is the meaning of super-continent?

I think a super continent is what broke up into two continents.