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Geoffrey Huels
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∙ 14y agoit was wrong because he didn't explain how we moved from Pangaea to all 7 different continents. But then this guy named Arthur Holmes figured it out and knows why his theory was wrong. i am only 11 yrs old in 6th grade and how old are u? u need to check a middle school book to figure that out!!!!!!! loser!!!
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∙ 14y agoPerhaps this video can tell you what was wrong with Wegener's theory:
http://www.YouTube.com/watch?v=94AiYYgtIEw
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∙ 11y agoIt wasnt accepted at first because there wasnt enough supporting evidence.
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∙ 11y agoBecause they had their own theory (continents were in fixed positions) binded by a land bridge. Also, Wegener did not have any evidence to back up theory.
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A preliminary untested explanation that tries to explain how or why things happen in the manner observed is a scientific?
Scientific Theory.
Why did Wegener's idea get rejected by scientists?
Scientist rejected Wegners hypothesis of continental drift at first because he did not have enogh evidence to support his theory. He failed to provide a suitable mechanism that could cause the continents to move.
What biome has the lowest average temperature?
The Taiga Biome. You may think it is the tundra, but you, my friend, are wrong.
Whats the most weakest part of a cyclone?
I think it is the middle. the eye of the storm correct me if im wrong
In what field do scientists study the processes that change earths composition?
I think that it's geochemistry, but I could be wrong.
How do you think is the Darvin's theory about creating of the people is true or wrong?
I think that this theory is true only for some people. For Christian people, this theory are wrong, because they believe that people is God's creation.
Why is theory important?
Theory is Impotant because It helps us learn from right and wrong. It teachs people to think of how and why something happens.
What was wrong with Alfred wegners theory?
People did not agree with Alfred Wegener because he could not provide a driving force for his theory of Continental Drift, now known as Plate Tectonics. People used to think that the crust of the Earth was solid, so how could continents move about in something solid? It was only when it was proved that there were 2 types of crust, Ocean and Continental, and that the ocean crust was relatively new, that geologists were able to work out a driving force for the whole process. Convection currents in the mantle.
Who had a theory of the law of the universe but was wrong?
Lots of people have wrong theories about the Universe.
What is a theory designed to do?
A theory is something you think, that you try to prove correct or wrong through a series of trials and research.
People who does no wrong and says it's your thinking is wrong?
Your English is wrong. I think that's why you're confusing people.
Why do people do the Harlem shake wrong?
they did it wrong because they do think they know what they are doing because they watch people who do it wrong tooo
How many people think execution is wrong?
Not me!
Which theory paved the way to uncovering nuclear fission which launched the first atomic bomb?
If you think its relativity you are wrong.
Who proved the world is flat theory wrong?
Eratosthenes proved the world is flat theory wrong
How do you treat people who think their is something wrong with them?
sugar pill
In what way does Dalton's theory differ from modern atomic theory?
he was wrong
