Why Was Alfred Wegener's Idea of Continental Drift Dismissed

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why was Alfred Wegener's idea of continental drift dismissed?

• A) Someone else had already introduced his idea to the scientific community.
• B) Many of his evidences did not support drifting continents.
• C) Continents have not moved since Earth was created.
• D) The evidence at the time seemed to suggest a solid mantle that did not allow drifting of continents to be possible.

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Definitions:

Dorsal Roots

Nerve fibers that enter the spinal cord, carrying sensory information from the body to the brain.

Ventral Roots

The efferent motor root of a spinal nerve, passing anteriorly from the spinal cord, that carries motor signals from the nervous system to the muscles.

Cervical Region

The part of the spine located in the neck, consisting of seven vertebrae.

Endoneurium

A layer of delicate connective tissue that encloses the myelin sheath of each peripheral nerve fiber, providing support and insulation.