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Wegener's theory of continental drift gained acceptance in the 1960s primarily due to the development of plate tectonics, which provided a comprehensive framework explaining the movement of Earth's lithosphere. Advances in technology, such as sonar mapping of the ocean floor and the discovery of mid-ocean ridges, revealed evidence of seafloor spreading. Additionally, paleomagnetic studies showed that continents had shifted over geological time, supporting Wegener's ideas. This confluence of evidence from multiple scientific disciplines ultimately validated his theory.
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What two scientist proposed the theory of seafloor spreading in the early 1960s?
Alfred wegner
What was the most popular brand of cigarettes in the 60's?
Advertising in the 1960s made smoking cigarettes seem glamorous, or at least like it was socially accepted. The knowledge we have today about smoking was not known back in the 1960s.
What ancient theory in astronomy was not accpeted in modern astronomy?
From what little I understand of your question I am guessing that the theory that is no longer accepted could be the Geocentric Model of the Universe. That is the theory that everything revovles aroung the Earth while the Earth is stationary.
How do you punctuate 1960 - 1960S or 1960's?
1960's
Could the rotation of the earth causes the sun to set be a scientific theory?
Yes, that's exactly what it is ... just a theory. It happens to be the theory that bestexplains what we see, and best predicts new things that we find if we look for them.But if you come up with a different theory tomorrow that's better at explaining what wesee, and better at predicting new things that we find when we look for them, then theold theory will be thrown out, and yours will be accepted by astronomers and physicistsall over the world. That's how science works. The ball is in your court.
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!
Why did other scientists not accept Alfred Wegeners theory?
why did other scientist not accpet Alfred Wegeners theory
Why was wegeners theory different?
rekmr
What is the name of the newer theory that replaced Wegeners theory?
In the 1960s, researchers discovered several mountain ranges on the ocean floor. These mountains suggested that the earth's crust consists of 20 slabs or plates. The discovered led to a new theory called "Plate Tectonics."
What evidence did Wegeners have to support his theory?
Fossils support his hypothesis.
Does the case of mesosaurus support wegeners theory of continental drift?
yes it does.
What did people think of Arthur wegeners theory of pangaea?
it makes sences
What is the theory that plates have moved apart over tmie?
Alfred Wegeners 1912 theory of Plate tectonics and continental drift.
Was the theory of a'super continent' originally accepted by scientists?
No, the theory of a supercontinent was initially met with skepticism by scientists when it was proposed by Alfred Wegener in the early 20th century. It was not widely accepted until the 1960s, when advancements in plate tectonics provided more evidence to support the idea.
Why were most scientists disagreeing with Alfred Wegeners continental drift theory?
There was no evidence to prove it
What is the accepted theory of speciation?
Caralous linnaeus theory is accepted theory of speciation
What three pieces of edivence for Wegeners theory can from the sea floor?
Plants,animals,and something else
