Question

Originally the Continental Drift Theory was not well received by other scientists. Why?

A. There was a competing theory at the time which was more believable.
B. There was no data showing the continents ever moved.
C. The scientists didn’t know the force responsible for moving the continents.
D. The scientist presenting the data was unreliable.

Answer 1

C

Step-by-step explanation:

The main reason that Wegener's hypothesis was not accepted was because he suggested no mechanism for moving the continents. He thought the force of Earth's spin was sufficient to cause continents to move, but geologists knew that rocks are too strong for this to be true.