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Why didn't most scientists believe Al fed Wagner's Theory on continental drift?
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∙ 7y ago
There were two main reasons:
- Wegener did not propose a plausible mechanism by which continents might move.
- Wegener was a meterologist, not a geologist, so geologists did not expect him to understand their field.
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What is the theory in which scientists believe that the continents have moved over time?
Continental drift.
How many scientists accept Alfred wegener's continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory has subsequently been honed by scientific discoveries to the more all-inclusive plate tectonic theory which is generally accepted by earth scientists.
How do scientists explain the arrangement of continents today?
By using the theory of plate tectonics and continental drift.
Who were the scientists that put this theory of plate tectonics together?
Alfred Wegner started the discussion with his theory of continental drift which was later proven and merged into the science of plate tectonics.
What do scientists call the theory that describe the motion of the plates?
The theory of plate tectonics describes how plates move. The main driving force is convection currents in the mantle.
What is the theory in which scientists believe that the continents have moved over time?
Continental drift.
Why did many scientists not accept the early theiories of continental drifts?
Alfred Wegener did not have the "HOW" factor- because of no evidence on the process, they could not believe his theory.
Who are the scientists who proposed the theory of continental drift?
alfred wegner
Who is the scientists who came up with the continental Drift theory?
Alfred
Which Scientists observations eventually led to the theory of continental drift?
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Why did most scientists originally reject the theory of continental drift?
Most scientists originally reject the theory of continental drift since it did clearly explain continents would move. This is a theory that has been established by Wegener and did not get good support initially.
Who were the two scientists that brought forth supporting evidence to wagners theory?
the two scientists that brought forth supporting his evidence was South African Geologist Alexander Du Toit and Swiss geologist Emile Argand.
Why did Wagener's theory of continental drift not accepted?
Because scientists back then didn't want to believe that the earths plates could move or did move, especially on their own.
How many scientists accept Alfred wegener's continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory has subsequently been honed by scientific discoveries to the more all-inclusive plate tectonic theory which is generally accepted by earth scientists.
Why was the continental drift rejected by scientists?
yes becouse wenger is not geologist and he could not explain the how continental drift theory
Which scientists proposed the first formal theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Did people believe the theory of continental drift?
No they didn't
