Question

Scientist Year

Born
Shen Kuo 1031
Charles Lyelll 1797
Region of
Origin
China
England
Branch of
Science
Major Accomplishment
Earth science described how erosion and deposition shape Earth's landforms
Earth science proposed that the Earth was shaped by slow-moving forces that are still
in action today
Earth science put forward the idea that the Earth's continents are in motion
Earth science proposed that plate tectonics drive the motion of the Earth's continents
1880
Germany
Alfred
Wegener
Harry Hess
1906
United States
Judging from the information above, which of the following statements is true?
A. Many different scientists have made contributions to Earth science through time.
B.
The study of Earth's processes began in Germany with the work of Alfred Wegener.
C
Earth scientists have come from the same region and made similar contributions to science
D. Shen Kuo was aware of Harry Hess' theory of plate tectonics

Answer 1

Answer: A

Explanation: the table shows discoveryes that scient have made about Earth science, Also, I had the same question and A is correct