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Who developed the theory of continental drift?

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Alfred Wegener

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What is Pangaea?

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A supercontinent that existed millions of years ago, before the continents drifted apart.

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What does the Theory of Continental Drift state?

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It states that Pangaea broke apart and the continents drifted away from each other.

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Why was Wegener's theory initially rejected?

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He had no proof of how the continents were moving.

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What evidence supports the theory of continental drift?

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Fossil similarities across continents, geological formations, and glacier scars.

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What are glacier scars?

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Marks left on the Earth's surface by moving glaciers, indicating past climate conditions.

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What is plate tectonics?

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The scientific theory that describes the large-scale movement of the Earth's lithosphere.

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What is the significance of Alfred Wegener's work?

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He introduced the idea that continents were once connected and have since drifted apart.

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What is the relationship between continental drift and climate change?

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The movement of continents can affect ocean currents and climate patterns over geological time.

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What is sea floor spreading?

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The process by which new oceanic crust is formed at mid-ocean ridges and older crust moves away.

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