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The continental drift theory gained widespread acceptance in the 1960s, primarily due to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. This new understanding provided a comprehensive framework explaining the movement of continents and the mechanisms driving it, such as seafloor spreading and subduction. The integration of geological, paleontological, and geophysical evidence during this decade solidified the scientific community's acceptance of the concept.
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The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
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.
The scientific theory of continental drift was not immediately accepted by geologists.
A hypothesis requires confirmation to advance to the status of theory.
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A scientific hypothesis could be described as a reasonable guess. If it checks out, it can be promoted to the status of a scientific theory.
The continental drift theory gained widespread acceptance in the 1960s, primarily due to the development of the theory of plate tectonics. This new understanding provided a comprehensive framework explaining the movement of continents and the mechanisms driving it, such as seafloor spreading and subduction. The integration of geological, paleontological, and geophysical evidence during this decade solidified the scientific community's acceptance of the concept.
Wegner was the man who established the theory of "continental drift" in 1912
The Theory being discussed was "The Conrtaction Theory".
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Alfred Wegener died during a scientific expedition to Greenland in 1930. He likely died of a heart attack while out in the field. His death was a tragic loss to the scientific community, as he was a pioneer in the development of the theory of continental drift.
Alfred Wegener was the proponent of the Continental Drift Theory. The scientific community accepted this theory due to the phenomena of paleomagnetism, sea floor spreading and plate tectonics.