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Because scientists back then didn't want to believe that the earths plates could move or did move, especially on their own.
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How do you xxplain why the theory of continental drift was not accepted?
kantot
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What decade was the Continental Drift Theory accepted by the scientific community because of the Plate Tectonics?
lol
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
Why was wegeners theory so different?
Wegener's theory of continental drift is supported by a vast quantity of evidence, which is why scientists have accepted it.
Why was the theory of continental drift accepted?
There was no visual proof
How do you xxplain why the theory of continental drift was not accepted?
kantot
When was the theory of continental drift accepted?
In the mid 20th century
Who made fun of Alfred Wegener's Drift Theory?
Alfred wegener's theory of continental drift was not accepted by most of the scientific community in his world.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What decade was the Continental Drift Theory accepted by the scientific community because of the Plate Tectonics?
lol
Who proposed the continental of drift?
German scientist Alfred Wegener (1880-1930) first proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912, but it was not widely accepted until the 1950s.
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 process causes earths plates to move?
The process of 'earth plates moving' is Alfred Wageners theory of continental drift. This theory proposes that convenction currents in the earths mantle provides a 'cushion' on which the plates can move.
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
Was the theory of Albert Wegener accepted during his lifetime?
No, not until later was this theory proven and supplemented by the theory of plate tectonics.
Why was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift not accepted in his lifetime?
because they didn't have the proper technology to prove it.
