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Learn about Alfred Wegener's Theory of Continental Drift, which proposes that all the continents were once joined in a single landmass called Pangaea and have since drifted apart. Explore the evidence Wegener used to support his theory, including matching landforms, fossils, and climate patterns. Watch animations and videos to understand the concept better. Discover why Wegener's theory was not fully accepted during his lifetime.
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Continental Drift Chapter 4.3 Pgs. 144-148
Alfred Wegener Theory of Continental Drift The man that came up with the Theory of Continental Drift All the continents had once been joined together in a single landmass called Pangaea and have since drifted apart. animation of pangaea
3 kinds of evidence Wegener had to support his theory. 1. Matching landforms (mountains) in South Africa and Argentina. 2. Fossils of the same organisms found in patterns along different continents.
3 kinds of evidence Wagener had to support his theory. 3. Parts of South America, India and Australia were once covered with ice. Climate
Wegener's missing evidence. Pangaea video Continental Drift Bill nye video Unfortunately, Wegener could not provide a satisfactory explanation for the force that pushes or pulls the continents. Wegener died before his theory was ever proved.
