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Who discovered the super continent?

Supercontinent was first proposed in 1912 by the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener as a part of his theory of continental drift.


What did scientist Alfred Wagner call the large super continent that once existed?

Alfred Wegener called the large supercontinent that once existed Pangaea.


What scientist first formally proposed that the earths landmass were once joined together as one giant super continent that had since drifted apart?

Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist, first proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912. He suggested that a supercontinent he named Pangaea had existed and later broke apart to form the continents as we know them today.


Which The theory of continental drift proposes that the earth's continents may have once been united as a super-continent but but have drifted apart over time. what is the name of the super-continent?

The super-continent proposed by the theory of continental drift is called Pangaea. It is believed to have existed about 300 million years ago and subsequently broke apart to form the continents as we know them today.


Was the theory of a 'super continent' originally accepted by scientists?

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.

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Who discovered the super continent?

Supercontinent was first proposed in 1912 by the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener as a part of his theory of continental drift.


Was the theory of super continent originally accepted by scientist?

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.


When did Carl Gassner die?

Carl Gassner was a scientist born on1839 and died on 1882 he was a German scientist. He invented a super dry battery.


Why was the 'super continent' theory accepted by scientist?

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


Is northern England a continent?

Northern England is NOT a continent by itself. It is part of Europe, which some scientist argue is part of a giant super continent called, EURASIA. But for now, they're two separate ones Europe, and Asia.


Who is Albert wegener?

Albert Wegener is a scientist who discovered that the continents move, to form a super continent pangea. His findings weren't proven until after his death.


What did scientist Alfred Wagner call the large super continent that once existed?

Alfred Wegener called the large supercontinent that once existed Pangaea.


What is the name for the Super Contienent?

The Super Continent was called Pangaea.


How do you say the word super in German?

super


What continent is known as the super continent?

The super continent was all the seven continents joined to Australia. This continent was larger than Asia .The continental drift has changed this super continent and now many think that Asia is the super continent but Gondwana will always be The Supercontinent. I am 12,not 32 ,12!


Did the continents move together during the geological era?

according to scientist the answer is yes, yes they were connected to form a super continent known as Pangaea research Pangaea on Google or something to find out more


What does the super-continent slowly?

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