Why Wasn't Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift Originally Accepted by Geologists

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Essay

Why wasn't Wegener's theory of continental drift originally accepted by geologists of his time?

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Definitions:

Axon

The main protruding branch of a neuron; it carries messages to other cells in the form of electrical impulses.

Neurons

are the basic working units of the brain, specialized cells designed to transmit information to other nerve cells, muscle, or gland cells.

Breastfeed

The act of feeding a baby with milk directly from the mother's breast.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system consisting of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing information and controlling bodily functions.