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What five kinds of evidence support Wegener's observation that south America was at one time joined to Africa?
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How does evidence of prehistoric glaciation found in parts of south America support the concept of a supercontinent?
because Alfred Wegener stated that the continents seperated there for the parts have seperated.
Where is amexem?
Amexem is one of the many fictional names of the land mass that includes North, Central, and South America, as well as surrounding islands. This name is used by fake "Moors" to try and claim they were the first inhabitants of the Americas. There is no historical evidence to support this claim
When non-custodial parent has no income and under job search What is the support to be orderd with no income?
In this economy, the courts are being left with not ordering support, but requires evidence of job search.
Would the occurrence of the same plant fossils in south America and Africa support continental drift?
No.
How do the shapes of south America and Africa support the theory of plate tectonics?
If you look at a picture of south America and Africa and then you cut them out they should fit together like a puzzle piece!
What evidence did Wegeners have to support his theory?
Fossils support his hypothesis.
Give an example of evidence from land features that supported wegeners idea of continetal drift?
There are several pieces of evidence from land features which support Wegener's idea of continental drift. One example is that if you line up the maps of South America and Africa you will see that the mountain ranges line up, which is strong evidence that the two continents were once one.
Does the case of mesosaurus support wegeners theory of continental drift?
yes it does.
Why is a hypothesis that is unsupported by observation rejected by scientists?
Simply put, because there is not enough evidence to support it. "Rejected by scientists" should not be taken to always mean "scientist believe it is impossible" - rather, consistent evidence that support the hypothesis has not been produced.
What are 3 theories supporting the big bang theory?
Theories don't support theories.Only evidence that comes from observation or experiment supports or demolishes theories.
What was one form of evidence used to support the Big Bang theory?
The observation that red shifts of distant galaxies gets greater the further away the galaxies are.
Why is the theory of relativity accepted by scientists?
Like all accepted scientific theories, there is a general consensus amongst scientists across the world that there is enough evidence from observation and experimentation to support it.
What does corroborate mean?
Corroborate means to strengthen or support with evidence.
What are the 4 broad categories of evidence used to support evolution?
The fossil record, computational genomics, vestigial genes/structures, biogeographical distribution of species, comparative anatomy, and direct observation
How do locations of mountains support wegeners idea about how mountain form?
mountains usually occur in narrow bands along the edges of continents
How do the locations of mountains support Wegeners's idea about how mountains form?
mountains usually occur in narrow bands along the edges of continents
How do the location of mountains support wegeners idea about how mountains formed?
mountains usually occur in narrow bands along the edges of continents
