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The theory of continental drift, proposed by Alfred Wegener, explains how continents have moved over geological time. Three puzzling occurrences supporting this theory include the jigsaw-like fit of South America and Africa, the presence of similar fossils (like Mesosaurus) found on widely separated continents, and the matching geological formations, such as mountain ranges, on different continents. These similarities suggest that continents were once joined and have since drifted apart, challenging the notion of static landmasses.
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What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What was the continental drift theory replaced by in 1967?
The continental drift theory was replaced by the theory of plate tectonics.
What are two things that support the continental drift theory?
Two things that supports the continental drift theory are; 1. Fossil. 2. Continent Shapes.
How do you xxplain why the theory of continental drift was not accepted?
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What is another name for the Continental Drift theory?
Another name for the Continental Drift theory is "Plate Tectonics." This theory explains the movement of Earth's lithosphere plates over the asthenosphere.
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 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.
The theory that continents can drift apart from oneanother?
Continental Drift
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics
List three puzzling occurrences that wegener's theory helped explain and describe how if explained them?
The distribution of fossils of the same species across continents provided evidence of past connections between continents, supporting Wegener's theory of continental drift. The matching geological features on opposite coastlines of continents suggested they were once connected and later drifted apart, which aligns with Wegener's theory. The jigsaw-like fit of the continents' coastlines, particularly on the Atlantic Ocean, offered a strong visual representation of how continents could have been joined and later separated, supporting Wegener's theory of continental drift.
In the 1930s the theory of continental drift was formed?
The theory of continental drift did originate in the 1930s. Continental drift asserts that the continents were once a single landmass called Pangaea that drifted apart over time.
What was the major problem with wegners theory of continental drift?
The main problem with Wegners theory of continental drift was that at the time he proposed it he had no real proof.
What theory was the forerunner of the theory of plate tectonics?
Continental drift
What is the theory of plate tectonics What is the theory of continental drift?
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