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Wegener theory of continental drift was that in the past the whole world was all joined together and the lands name was Pangaea meaning All lands. However, Wegener could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the force that pushes or pulls the continents apart.

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Why is ''cotinental drift'' an appropriate title for wegeners theory?

"Continental drift" is an appropriate title for Wegener's theory because it describes the movement of continents over long periods of time, drifting across the Earth's surface. The theory suggests that continents were once joined as a single landmass, called Pangaea, and have since drifted apart to their current positions.


What were Alfred wegeners accomplishments?

he theorized about the continental drift and he also said that a pangaea formed 200 million years ago


What discovery caused scientists to rethink wegeners continental drift theory?

The discovery of mid-ocean ridges and the process of seafloor spreading in the 1960s caused scientists to rethink Wegener's theory of continental drift. This new evidence provided a mechanism for how continents could move apart and lent support to the concept of plate tectonics as the driving force behind the movement of Earth's lithospheric plates.


Which observation supported Wegeners theory of continental drift?

The fit of the continents like pieces of a puzzle, similarities in rock formations and fossil records across continents, and the matching geological structures on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean all supported Wegener's theory of continental drift.


What theory did Alfred wegner introduce?

Alfred Wegener introduced the theory of continental drift, which proposed that Earth's continents were once joined together as a single supercontinent called Pangea and have since moved to their current positions. This theory laid the foundation for the development of the modern theory of plate tectonics.

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Does the case of mesosaurus support wegeners theory of continental drift?

yes it does.


Why were most scientists disagreeing with Alfred Wegeners continental drift theory?

There was no evidence to prove it


What is the theory that plates have moved apart over tmie?

Alfred Wegeners 1912 theory of Plate tectonics and continental drift.


Wegeners hypothesis of continental drift was replaced in 1967 by which theory that supported his idea continents move?

plate tectonics


Why was wegeners theory of continental drift not accepted at first?

It was not excepted because they didn't believe him at all until it was proven!


What was the reason wegeners continental drift hypothesis was rejected?

His evidence was incorrect.


What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?

I think that continetal drift replaced his theory


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 was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?

The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.


What was the name of Alfred wegeners idea?

Plate tectonics, which refers to the concept of continental drift.


What is the volcanic and the drift continental theory?

the Continental Drift Theory is the slow movement of the Earths continents. A.K.A the continents drift


When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?

No, only Continental Drift Theory.