10 Questions
When did Alfred Wegener propose the theory of continental drift?
1912
What was the name of the large landmass that Alfred Wegener's theory states existed at one point in time?
Pangea
In which field did Alfred Wegener obtain his doctorate degree?
Astronomy
Where did Alfred Wegener participate in a research expedition to study polar air circulation?
Greenland
When was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift finally accepted as part of plate tectonic theories by scientists worldwide?
1960s
Who proposed the continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener
What causes the movement of tectonic plates according to the continental drift theory?
Spreading of the seafloor
What did Alfred Wegener estimate existed before the continents drifted apart?
Pangea
What was the main opposition to Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory?
Belief that continents were in fixed positions
What did some people believe instead of the continental drift theory?
The north magnetic pole moved
Test your knowledge of continental drift theory and the movement of tectonic plates in this quiz. Explore the concept of the supercontinent and how the Earth's landmasses have shifted over time.
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