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

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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.


Who first proposed the theory of a super continent?

Alfred Wegener


What is the name of the theory that suggested the earth was a super continent?

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What was the name of the scientist who created the theory of super continents?

Alfred Wegner


Which theory suggests that the continents were once part of one super-continent?

It is known as the continental drift theory


Who discovered the super continent?

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What is the name of the ancient super continent which is part of the continental drift theory?

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What is the theory that tell there was a super continent that broke into piecesand slowly moved until they reach their present position?

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