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Fed [463]
3 years ago
5

Why were the other scientists reluctant to accept Alfred Wegener's Continental Drift hypothesis in 1917?

Geography
1 answer:
maks197457 [2]3 years ago
6 0

Answer:

Correct answer is Wegener had no compelling mechanism to explain what would cause the continents to move.

Explanation:

A is not correct as through his researches he presented his theory to other scientist.

B is not correct as Wegener was very educated, and was even even working as a professor at University.

C is correct that although he presented his theory, he couldn't explain totally how it happened.

D is not correct as during his lifetime his theory wasn't widely accepted. That happened 20 years after his death.

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