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Explain what the force caused the movement of the continents from one supercontient to there present positions?
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∙ 11y ago
From one super continent (Pangea) to their present postitions (they are still moving) is Continental Drift. It wasn't until the 1960s that scientists infact named it 'Plate Tectonics'. - earth's crust is made up of a number of large, rigid plates - these plates floats on the mantle - mantle contains convection currents that cause the molten fluid to move and circulate - causing the floating crust above to move - plates can therefore move around - about 1.5 inches per year
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 13y agoThe tectonic plates on the earths crust are constantly shifting because of gravity, so after over millions of years, they shifted into their current positions. the ocean is simply water levels, that fill up the more deep sections in the earths crust. the water level is directly related to temperature. if there are no glaciers, the water is free and the levels rise. if it is cold and there are glaciers, then the water level will lower as it is all tied up in glaciers.
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∙ 14y agoIt is called the continental drift. In 1960 scientists renamed it plate tectonics.
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∙ 11y agocontiental drif
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∙ 13y agocontinental drift or plate tectonice
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∙ 11y agocontinental drift
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In 1912 Alfred wegener discovered and explained the movement of continents?
yes he did he explained that the continents fit like a puzzle but the scientist did not believe him because he could not explain "how"
Why did most scientist reject Wegener hypothesis of continental drift?
Because he could not explain how the continents moved.
Why was Wegener theory of continental drift originally rejected?
He could not provide a wholly acceptable explanation for the movement of the continents.
Why was the hypothesis of continental drift rejected when it was proposed by wegener?
Wegener couldn't explain how or why continents moved.
What did Wegener say about how continents move?
Alfred Wegener also came up with a theory to explain continental drift, although it was in error. His theory of continental drift proposed that centrifugal force moved the heavy continents toward the equator as the Earth spun. He thought that inertia, from centrifugal movement combined with tidal drag on the continents (caused by the gravitational pull of the sun and moon) would account for continental drift.I think the sentence in italic and bold is the answer...~anonme~!danah!
Explain what force caused the movement of the continents from one super-continent to their present positions?
Continental drift :)
Does the theory fully explain the positions of the continents today?
no.i think it doesnt.
What does the theroy of plate tectonics explain?
it explains y there is volcanoes, earthquakes, and the movement of the continents
How do these forces explain the movement of the continents?
they move because they grow bigger and move side to side
In 1912 Alfred wegener discovered and explained the movement of continents?
yes he did he explained that the continents fit like a puzzle but the scientist did not believe him because he could not explain "how"
Why were Wegener's ideas not immediately accepted by the scientific community?
He could not explain why the continents drifted.
What are the theories of the continental drift?
Continental drift is the movement of the earth's continents across the ocean's bed relative to one another. There is no disadvantage as such of this theory however it has certain weaknesses. One of the weakness is that people could not explain the forces that caused these continents to move such great distances.
How did wegner explain fossils on different continents?
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How do you explain What Happens When continents Collide?
when continents collide you bum your pet hamster
How do the positions and movement of particles in a liquid help explain the shape and volume of the liquid?
because when the atoms meet up in the gases they separate and form more gases of matter. that's basically it!
How did Wegner's explain similar fossils on different continents?
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Explain why similar plants and animals are found in the continents of Africa south America Australia and India?
explain why similar plants and animals found in the continents of africa , south america,australia and india
