This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: Which of the following was not offered as evidence to support Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of ... (Read 87 times)

misspop

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 540
on: Jul 14, 2018
Which of the following was not offered as evidence to support Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
 
  A) Lack of oceanic ridges that would indicate sea floor spreading
  B) The jigsaw puzzle shape of the continents
  C) Similar rock assemblages on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean
  D) Matching fossils of species on now separated continents

Question 2

Which of the following is correct regarding Alfred Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift?
 
  A) He posited that 220 million years ago all the continents were joined together to form the supercontinent Pangaea.
  B) It was immediately adopted because of his geological background.
  C) Though it was later shown to be quackery, it nonetheless spurred innovations in scientific research.
  D) It was based largely on conjecture with little basis in observable evidence.
  E) Although he provided a mechanism for continental drift, he could not find evidence of it.


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

tanna.moeller

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 328
Reply #1 on: Jul 14, 2018
Answer to Question 1

A

Answer to Question 2

A


misspop

  • Member
  • Posts: 540
Reply 2 on: Jul 14, 2018
Wow, this really help

Missbam101

  • Member
  • Posts: 341
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

Vaccines cause herd immunity. If the majority of people in a community have been vaccinated against a disease, an unvaccinated person is less likely to get the disease since others are less likely to become sick from it and spread the disease.

Did you know?

An identified risk factor for osteoporosis is the intake of excessive amounts of vitamin A. Dietary intake of approximately double the recommended daily amount of vitamin A, by women, has been shown to reduce bone mineral density and increase the chances for hip fractures compared with women who consumed the recommended daily amount (or less) of vitamin A.

Did you know?

Anesthesia awareness is a potentially disturbing adverse effect wherein patients who have been paralyzed with muscle relaxants may awaken. They may be aware of their surroundings but unable to communicate or move. Neurologic monitoring equipment that helps to more closely check the patient's anesthesia stages is now available to avoid the occurrence of anesthesia awareness.

Did you know?

Most childhood vaccines are 90–99% effective in preventing disease. Side effects are rarely serious.

Did you know?

About 3.2 billion people, nearly half the world population, are at risk for malaria. In 2015, there are about 214 million malaria cases and an estimated 438,000 malaria deaths.

Insect species diversity on British host trees supports the area hypothesis. Insect species diversity on British host trees supports the area hypothesis.
Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt. Skin signs are objective evidence of an illness or disorder. They can be seen, measured, or felt.
Evidence of Numerical Estimation Evidence of Numerical Estimation
For Gulf War veterans, lack of social support in the field is related to postwar depression. The ... For Gulf War veterans, lack of social support in the field is related to postwar depression. The ...
Evidence for the covalent intermediate in the mechanism of lysozyme Evidence for the covalent intermediate in the mechanism of lysozyme
Morgan’s crossing-over hypothesis Morgan’s crossing-over hypothesis
Video: Hip Animation

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library