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Actually there is a lot of evidence that supported his evidence the big one was fossils of animals on distant continents and plants for example Glossopteris was one the strange reasons that Alfred was more than ever to prove his point.
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Alfred Wegener proposed that, using 19th century longitude determinations, Greenland had moved 1 mile away from Europe. However, this conclusion ended up being false due to false calculations. Still, Wegener discovered that every year San Diego moved 6 feet closer to Shanghai while Washington D.C. and Paris got 15 feet closer. In addition, Alfred Wegener discovered that related species, too small to swim across the ocean, were found on different continental plates, as well as similar fossils.
Alfred Wegener's theory was rejected at first, however, because he was unable to explain the reason why the plates moved. Later, Arthur Holmes published his theory of thermal convection being the the thing that drove the plates apart. He also noted that the continents didn't "move" but were "carried" by larger pieces of the Earth's crust. Discoveries of the Mid-Ocean Ridge in addition to Harry Hess's work adds onto this theory of Wegener's.
As this theory is the most complete theory concerning global dynamics, the roots of such lie in the curiosity and work of Alfred Wegener.
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∙ 13y agoThe shape of the continents, North and South America, and Africa were matching, and also the glacier deposites. If you trace in a piece of paper all the continets, cut it assemble like a puzzle, you will find the first proof he had. Besides the fact that all the continents fit together, we've discovered fossils split between continents.
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∙ 9y agoContinental drift is the movement of the Earth's continents relative to each other, thus appearing to drift across the ocean bed. The speculation that continents might have 'drifted' was first put forward by Abraham Ortelius in 1596. The concept was independently and more fully developed by Alfred Wegener in 1912, but his theory was rejected by some for lack of a mechanism (though this was supplied later by Holmes) and others because of prior theoretical commitments. The idea of continental drift has been subsumed by the theory of plate tectonics, which explains how the continents move.
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∙ 9y agoMountains and other features provided evidence. For example, Wagner put together maps of Africa and South America. Albert noticed that the mountain ranges line up.
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∙ 9y agoEvidence from fossils, climate, and land features.
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∙ 11y agohe was awesome but i dont know??
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∙ 11y agofossils,climate change,landforms
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Who found the continental drift?
Alfred Wegner originally thought of the continental drift theory, but he wasn't believed when he presented it. After his death (of course) the theory was proved.
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.
When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?
No, only Continental Drift Theory.
What was used to dispute continental drift?
Continental drift is a concept relating to the movement of the Earth's continents. The proving of the continental drift theory came from evidence found around the world. Foremost, scientists had discovered that similar plants and animal fossils were found in or around different continents, suggesting that they were once joined. The theory of plate tectonics also supported continental drift. If one were to look at a global map, the complementary arrangements between South America and Africa can be easily seen.
In the 1930s the theory of continental drift was formed?
The theory of continental drift did originate in the 1930s. Continental drift asserts that the continents were once a single landmass called Pangaea that drifted apart over time.
What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?
Alfred Wegener's theory was known as the theory of continental drift.
Who found the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegner
What type of information Alfred wegner use on his theory?
He used evidence from landform, climate, and fossils to support his theory of the continental drift.
What evidence from warm climate zones did Wegner use to form his theory of continental drift?
Tropic plants in Greenland.
Who are the scientists who proposed the theory of continental drift?
alfred wegner
When was the continental drift theory established?
Alfred Wegner publicized his theory in 1912.
Who was the first one who studied the continental drift theory?
Alfred wegner
Who found the continental drift?
Alfred Wegner originally thought of the continental drift theory, but he wasn't believed when he presented it. After his death (of course) the theory was proved.
What does the Theory of Continental Drift?
the movement of the continent i :-)
Who came up with the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Why did scientists reject wegners theory of continental drift?
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.
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.
