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One of the fatal weaknesses in Wegener's theory of continental drift was the lack of a plausible mechanism to explain how continents could move through the solid rock of Earth's mantle. Additionally, Wegener was unable to adequately explain what forces could be responsible for moving the continents.

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What is the theory that plates have moved apart over tmie?

Alfred Wegeners 1912 theory of Plate tectonics and continental drift.


What was the main counterargument against wegeners evidence?

Many scientists dismissed the theory because it flew in the face of conventional wisdom.


How did Alfred Wegeners theory support the theory of seafloor spreading?

Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift suggested that continents move over time on Earth's surface. This theory provided support for the concept of seafloor spreading, which explains how new oceanic crust forms at mid-ocean ridges and spreads outward. Both theories contributed to the development of the theory of plate tectonics, which explains the large-scale movements of Earth's lithosphere.


Which of the bacterial agents produces a non-specific illness that may produce a prolonged disability but is rarely fatal?

The bacterial agent that fits this description is Mycoplasma pneumoniae, which causes atypical pneumonia. This infection can lead to a prolonged illness with symptoms such as persistent cough, fatigue, and weakness but is rarely fatal.


What is the strength and weakness of Neuroscience?

The strength is that it is peer reviewed and subject to many tests to be as objective as possible. The weakness is that sometimes the scientific community will not accept fringe scientists disputing claims (Such as the plate techtonics theory, where a meteorologist was contradicting geologists) However, this problem has always been settled over time. The other weakness is that it is hard to explain to the masses. Both the theory and the concept that science only deals in maybes (99% positive maybes, so there is always room for a change).