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The concept of continental drift was difficult for some people to accept primarily because it challenged established scientific beliefs and the prevailing understanding of geology at the time. Many scientists found it hard to envision how massive continents could move across the Earth's surface, given the lack of a clear mechanism explaining this movement. Additionally, there was limited evidence to support the theory until later geological discoveries, such as the matching Coastlines and fossil records across continents, provided more convincing proof. This resistance was compounded by the strong influence of Alfred Wegener's persona and the initial rejection of his ideas by many in the scientific community.
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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.
Why do you think people didn't believe continental drift?
If you ask me it's because they wer a bunch of arogant "scientists" who didn't have a clue what they were talking about and hated being wrong. Just like with Galileo. They could have been scarred to accept things like that. I don't believe in it though... :) De Nada
How do organisms get where they live?
continental drift
Why do people not notice that continents drift?
The movement of continents is very slow, around 1-5 centimeters per year, so the changes are not obvious on a human timescale. Additionally, the process of continental drift occurs over millions of years, making it difficult for people to perceive the gradual movement without specialized instruments. The concept of continental drift was only widely accepted relatively recently in the field of geology.
Why was wegener hypothesis of continental drift not widely accept at the time it was proposed?
People thought he was crazy and not very smart but he proved them. He found a way.
Did people believe the theory of continental drift?
No they didn't
What is the very slow movement of the continents is called?
Continental Drift
When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?
No, only Continental Drift Theory.
Can a cyclone create continental drift?
No; continental drift is a geological process.
What does provide evidence for continental drift?
Is there a list? Continental drift is real, so religious fanatics don't provide evidence for continental drift.
What theory replaced Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
I think that continetal drift replaced his theory
What resulted in the formation of the super continent?
D) Continental drift, Pangea
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
Was Laurasia formed by continental drift?
Yes Both Laurasia and Gondwana were formed by continental drift
How is theory of plate tectonics similar to the continental drift?
continental drift is caused by plate tectonics
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.
