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When did Alfred Wegener propose the theory of continental drift?
When did Alfred Wegener propose the theory of continental drift?
- 1924
- 1912 (correct)
- 1930
- 1905
What was the name of the large landmass that Alfred Wegener's theory states existed at one point in time?
What was the name of the large landmass that Alfred Wegener's theory states existed at one point in time?
- Laurasia
- Gondwana
- Pangea (correct)
- Rodinia
In which field did Alfred Wegener obtain his doctorate degree?
In which field did Alfred Wegener obtain his doctorate degree?
- Meteorology
- Paleo-climatology
- Geology
- Astronomy (correct)
Where did Alfred Wegener participate in a research expedition to study polar air circulation?
Where did Alfred Wegener participate in a research expedition to study polar air circulation?
When was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift finally accepted as part of plate tectonic theories by scientists worldwide?
When was Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift finally accepted as part of plate tectonic theories by scientists worldwide?
Who proposed the continental drift theory?
Who proposed the continental drift theory?
What causes the movement of tectonic plates according to the continental drift theory?
What causes the movement of tectonic plates according to the continental drift theory?
What did Alfred Wegener estimate existed before the continents drifted apart?
What did Alfred Wegener estimate existed before the continents drifted apart?
What was the main opposition to Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory?
What was the main opposition to Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory?
What did some people believe instead of the continental drift theory?
What did some people believe instead of the continental drift theory?
