Continental Drift Theory
Wegener proposed the concept of Pangaea, suggesting that continents were once a single landmass. He gathered compelling evidence, such as similarities in animal species and geological formations across continents, to support his theory. Despite his thorough research, his ideas faced harsh criticism from the geological community, partly due to his background in meteorology rather than geology.In this clip
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Alfred Wegner and Continental Drift
Related Questions
Which statement about Mesosaurus fossils and continental drift is MOST accurate?
Which TWO things do the rocks provide evidence of in terms of the geologic understanding of Earth? 1. Rocks from the same geologic time period are the same. 2. Plate motions have occurred in the past. 3. Certain types of rocks can only be found in certain environments. 4. Ocean currents have moved rocks over time. 5. Sections from different continents were once connected.