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What significant fossil evidence discovery was made in 1911?
What significant fossil evidence discovery was made in 1911?
What was the primary focus of the papers published in 1912?
What was the primary focus of the papers published in 1912?
What happened to the individual’s academic career in 1914?
What happened to the individual’s academic career in 1914?
Which publication was released in 1915 that contained maps of joined continents?
Which publication was released in 1915 that contained maps of joined continents?
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In which year did he take the role of professor at Graz University?
In which year did he take the role of professor at Graz University?
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Alfred Wegener's Contributions to Continental Drift Theory
- Wegener discovered fossil evidence in 1911 supporting the idea that Africa and South America were previously connected.
- In 1912, he published his theory in two papers and further elaborated in lectures.
- He detailed his theory of continental drift in his 1915 book, "The Origin of Continents and Oceans," illustrating the proposed joining of continents with accompanying maps.
- During World War I (1914), Wegener was drafted into the German army, but was released after being injured.
- In 1924, he became a professor of meteorology and geophysics at Graz University in Austria.
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Explore Alfred Wegener's groundbreaking contributions to the Continental Drift theory. Learn about his significant discoveries, including fossil evidence and his influential publication, 'The Origin of Continents and Oceans'. The quiz offers insights into Wegener's life, work, and the impact of his theories on modern geology.
