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What was Alfred Wegener's theory about the continents?
Alfred Wegener's theory was that the continents were all originally part of a huge landmass called Pangaea.
What is Panthalassa?
Panthalassa was the single ocean that surrounded the landmass Pangaea.
When did Pangaea exist?
Pangaea existed about 300 million to 200 million years ago.
What evidences did Alfred Wegener gather to support his continental drift theory?
Alfred Wegener gathered evidences such as the fit of the continents, distribution of plant and animal fossils, rock features, and ancient climates.
What is one visible evidence of the continents once being connected?
One visible evidence is the matching edges of South America and Africa.
Test your knowledge on Alfred Wegener's continental drift theory and his evidence for the existence of Pangaea. Explore how continents fit together and learn about the drifting process that shaped our world.
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