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Alfred Wegener Proved The theory of Continental Drift.

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Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist and geophysicist, presented the theory of continental drift in 1912. His theory was later supported by evidence from Paleontology, geology, and geophysics, leading to the development of the theory of plate tectonics.

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What things have proved continental drift has occurred?

cracks and earthquakes


Who found the continental drift?

Alfred Wegner originally thought of the continental drift theory, but he wasn't believed when he presented it. After his death (of course) the theory was proved.


What evidence do you have that Continental Drift?

Alfred Wegener started the search which then caused scientists to start the search. They eventually proved his theory.


Is the theory of the continental drift true?

Continental Drift is an obsolete name for the theory of Plate Tectonics and yes, it is true. It has been proved in many ways, by comparing the composition of oceanic crust and its ages with that of the continental crust, by plotting the reversals of magnetism in the oceanic crust and many other ways.


What is the very slow movement of the continents is called?

Continental Drift


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.


Can a cyclone create continental drift?

No; continental drift is a geological process.


When you right continental drift does it have to be capitalized?

No, only Continental Drift Theory.


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 technology proved continental drift?

improvements in technology like drilling for rock samples and instruments that measure magnetism of the iron in the sea floor rock


What resulted in the formation of the super continent?

D) Continental drift, Pangea