Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace proposed the theory called Natural Selection. This theory explained evolution.
Harry Hess proposed the theory of seafloor spreading, which provided physical evidence for the movement of the Earth's crust. Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, which lacked a mechanism to explain how continents moved. Hess's theory had more scientific support and evidence, leading to greater acceptance by the scientific community.
Alfred Wegener used several lines of evidence to support his theory of continental drift. This included the fit of the continents like a jigsaw puzzle, similarities in rock formations and mountain ranges across different continents, matching fossils on separate continents, and paleoclimatic evidence such as glacial striations in tropical regions. These pieces of evidence led Wegener to propose the theory of continental drift in the early 20th century.
No, Alfred Wegener provided evidence from continental drift and fossil distribution to support his theory of plate tectonics, not a shrinking Earth. Wegener's theory suggested that the continents were once connected in a single landmass (Pangaea) and drifted apart over time due to the movement of tectonic plates.
Alfred Wegener used evidence such as the apparent fit of the continents, similarities in rock formations and mountain ranges across continents, and the distribution of fossils of identical species in continents that are now separated by vast oceans to support his theory of the breakup of Pangaea. He also cited geological and paleontological evidence from different continents that suggested they were once connected.
Charles Darwin and Alfred Russel Wallace proposed the theory called Natural Selection. This theory explained evolution.
the two scientists that brought forth supporting his evidence was South African Geologist Alexander Du Toit and Swiss geologist Emile Argand.
Wegener's theory was that all continents were once connected and are slowly drifting around.
There was no evidence to prove it
He used evidence from landform, climate, and fossils to support his theory of the continental drift.
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.
Alfred Weneger was trying to prove his theory of Continental Drift. Many other scientists before him had the same theory, but they never could prove it. He had five pieces of evidence.
hotspots on the ocean floor
hotspots on the ocean floor
Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, not a shrinking Earth theory. He used evidence such as the fit of the continents, matching rock formations, and fossil distribution to support his idea that the continents had once been part of a single landmass called Pangaea. Wegener's theory eventually led to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.
Alfred Wegener used fossil evidence, geological evidence, and paleoclimatic evidence to support his theory of Continental Drift. Fossils of the same species found on different continents, similar rock formations and mountain ranges across continents, and matching ancient climate patterns were key pieces of evidence that he presented.
Alfred Wegener used various pieces of evidence to support his theory of continental drift, including the fit of the continents, rock and fossil similarities across continents, glacial evidence, and similar geological features on different continents.