Although Alfred Wegener Presented Compelling Evidence for His Continental Drift

question 14

Essay

Although Alfred Wegener presented compelling evidence for his continental drift hypothesis (despite lacking a mechanism), why was the true nature of plate boundaries not determined until the 1960s? (Hint: Don't think of historical scientific developments, but rather the scope and rate of geological processes involved in plate tectonics.)

---

Definitions:

Cross-border Cooperation

Collaborative efforts and partnerships that occur across national boundaries, typically involving governments, organizations, or companies to achieve common goals.

European Works Council

An institution resulting from EU legislation that represents employees in multinational companies, focusing on informing and consulting them on transnational matters affecting their employment.

Transnational

Extending or operating across national boundaries, often used to describe companies, organizations, or activities that are not confined to a single country.

Foreign Subsidiaries

Entities that are owned or controlled by a parent company but are located in a different country.