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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