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Alfred Lothar Wegener proposed his theory of continental drift in 1912.
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Why were Alfred wegeners ideas not accepted for many years?
There were several reasons. First, Wegener's ideas were quite radical, and many scientists probably found the idea of continents moving absurd. Second, he lacked a plausible explanation for how the continents might move. Third, Wegener was a meteorologist, not a geologist, so most geologists would not be inclined to trust his judgement on matters of geology.
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What evidence supports the idea that all the continents were once joined together?
There are two main pieces of evidence: Animal and plant species are present on separated continents. The continents fit together like a puzzle.
Who developed the idea that continents were once joined and have since drifted apart?
wegener
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What evidence do the scientists have to support the idea that continents were once a large landmass?
The evidence scientists have are fossil clues, plant clues, climate clues and rock clues. Fossil clues supported the idea because a certain fossil the Mesosaurus was found in two continents on opposite sides of the Earth and the only reason for that is if the lands came together at one time. Plant clues support the idea the same way fossil clues do, like the plant called a Glossopteris was found in different areas around the world. Climate clues support the idea because some of the fossils and plants from warmer climates were found in the Arctic. That explains why there are glaciers in tropical areas. Lastly rock clues support the idea because if the continents were once connected at one time, then the rocks that made up the continents should be in the same locations where they were joined.
Can you describe 3 clues that support the idea of continental drift?
shapes of the continents fit together. fossils of same dinosaur are found in different continents. same plant fossils in different continents.
How the contonours of African and south American continents suggest the idea that the continents are moble?
South America and Africa are the most notable continents that fit together like a jigsaw puzzle (as all continents do). This suggests that continents were connected at one time and that they are mobile and constantly moving.
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.
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What is used for evidence for continental drift?
The continents seem to fit together when moved around. Mountains, earthquakes and other phenomena due to the shifting of tectonic plates also support the idea that the continents are drifting.
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Idea that continents move on Earth's surface?
The idea that continents move slowly across the earth's surface is called the continental drift.
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