The Rocky History of an Idea

Question 1

Wegener explanation of the mechanism moving the continents was called...?

Accepted Answer

Pole-fleeing force

Question 2

How long after Wegener's death did his theory begin to be accepted?

Accepted Answer

30

Question 3

Wegener found more evidence later in life that supported his theory. (More than one answer)

Accepted Answer

Similar glacial evidence in South America and Africa., He had a better explanation for the formation of mountains., Identical fossil species on both sides of the Atlantic.

Question 4

What piece of evidence led scientist to reexamine Wegener's theory?

Accepted Answer

Greater understanding of the ocean floor.

Question 5

Holmes suggested that thermal convection created a giant ____ _____ inside Earth.

Accepted Answer

conveyor belt

Question 6

What was Alfred Wegener's main reason for proposing Pangaea and the movement of the continents?

Accepted Answer

The puzzle like fit of the continents.

Question 7

Arthur Holmes explanation for the motion of the continents...? This is what we believe today.

Accepted Answer

Thermal Convection

Question 8

Why wasn't Wegener's theory accepted in his lifetime?

Accepted Answer

He could not explain a geologic force that could continents

Question 9

Who is pictured here?

Accepted Answer

Alfred Wegener

The Rocky History of an Idea

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The Rocky History of an Idea

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