Continental Drift and Wegener's Theory

What was one of the main challenges Wegener faced in promoting his theory?

• Inability to publish his work

• Lack of evidence

• Resistance from the scientific community

• Insufficient funding

Which observation did Wegener use to support his theory of continental drift?

• The presence of similar fossils on different continents

• The discovery of new continents

• The increase in ocean levels

• The change in climate patterns

What did Wegener notice about the landmasses that supported his theory?

• They were all the same size

• They fit together like a puzzle

• They were all moving towards the equator

• They were shrinking over time

What was a significant implication of Wegener's theory?

• Continents are stationary

• Continents move over time

• Continents are expanding

• Continents are shrinking

Why was Wegener's theory initially met with skepticism?

• It was not published in a scientific journal

• It was too simple

• It lacked any form of evidence

• It contradicted existing beliefs