In Wegener's Time, Scientists Thought That the Occurrence of Fossils

question 20

Multiple Choice

In Wegener's time, scientists thought that the occurrence of fossils of the same organism in two different, disconnected continents was proof that_______ .

• A) birds flew between the continents and carried the organisms with them
• B) the weather patterns had changed over time such that some organisms could be blown by the wind from one place to another
• C) there were icebergs in the Atlantic Ocean that could carry organisms from Africa to South America
• D) there had once been land bridges separating the continents

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Definitions:

Skeptical Audiences

Groups or individuals who are inclined to doubt or question the validity of information presented to them.

Indirect Approach

A communication strategy that involves conveying a message in a roundabout way, rather than stating it directly, often used to soften the impact.

Hypothesis

A proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

Speculation

The act of forming theories or conjectures without firm evidence, often about financial markets or future events.