It is the theory that continents are connected to the lithosphere, and whenever the lithosphere moves, so do the continents. Also, continents collide, seperate, and grind past each other at boundaries known as Transform Fault Boundaries( Plates grinding past each other), Convergent Boundaries(colliding plates), and Divergent Boundaries(Plates separating). At Convergent Boundaries, either the oceanic plate(if there is one) goes under the other plate and melts in the lithosphere, or 2 land plates collide and create mountains. At Divergent Boundaries, underwater, a space forms called a rift. Above water on land, volcanoes form, no matter what way the plates move. At Convergent Boundaries underwater, mid-ocean ridges form. Above on land, mountains form. At Transform Fault Boundaries, plates grinding past each other usually don't create volcanoes. They create earthquakes.
Although the continental drift theory was proven wrong (The continents do not move independent of oceanic crust), the idea that the continents were once joined and slowly moved apart is now accepted by geologists.
Continental drift occurs everywhere. What causes the "drift" is convection currents within the mantle, which is not directly observable. However, deep-sea trenches where subduction occurs and divergent plate boundaries where new oceanic crust is made show how seafloor spreading works.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
Alfred Wegener Proved The theory of Continental Drift.
Alfred Wegener is the proponent or author of the Continental Drift Theory. lorzcute2000@yahoo.com
Two things that supports the continental drift theory are; 1. Fossil. 2. Continent Shapes.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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.
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
the Continental Drift Theory is the slow movement of the Earths continents. A.K.A the continents drift
No, only Continental Drift Theory.
Alfred Wegener's theory was known as the theory of continental drift.
earthquakes and volcanoes Do you know how to explain the theory of the continental drift?
Alfred Wegener Proved The theory of Continental Drift.
Alfred Wegener is the proponent or author of the Continental Drift Theory. lorzcute2000@yahoo.com
Seafloor spreading helped prove the theory of continental drift. Pangea theory also helped.
Continental Drift
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics