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1. What was the main focus of Wegener's scientific work in the beginning of his career?

• The theory of continental drift.
• The theory of evolution.
• The study of atmosphere.

• The concept of plate tectonics.

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2. How did Wegener's ideas about continental drift differ from the existing views at the time?

• He believed continents moved up and down
  

• He thought continents were fixed (not moving)

• He proposed that continents drifted horizontally (side to side)

• He thought the continents were shrinking.

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What event ultimately led to Wegener's death?

• A plane crash

• A heart attack

• A hunting accident

• Exposure to extreme cold