What Evidence Did Alfred Wegener Use to Support His Hypothesis

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Essay

What evidence did Alfred Wegener use to support his hypothesis of continental drift? What additional evidence was added later (post-World War II)that suggested seafloor spreading? How do these two ideas unite to form the theory of plate tectonics?

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Definitions:

Acid-Test Ratio

A stringent indicator of a company's short-term liquidity, calculated by dividing current assets excluding inventory by current liabilities.

Working Capital

The difference between a company's current assets and its current liabilities, indicating the liquidity of the business.

Financial Data

Quantitative information about financial conditions, performance, and transactions of a business, individual, or entity.

Current Ratio

A liquidity ratio that measures a company's ability to pay short-term obligations with its current assets.