The Theory of Continental Drift

The Theory of Continental Drift

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Science, Geography, Physics

10th - 12th Grade

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The video explores the concept of continents appearing like a jigsaw puzzle and the scientific questions that arose from this observation. Alfred Wegener proposed the theory of continental drift, suggesting that continents were once part of a supercontinent called Pangaea. He provided evidence such as the geographic fit of continents, fossil records, and similar rock structures across continents. Despite the compelling evidence, Wegener's theory faced skepticism and took decades to gain acceptance.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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