Continental Drift Theory
Studying Alfred Wegener's theory of Continental Drift and the evidence supporting it.
Key Questions
- Evaluate the evidence Wegener presented to support his theory of continental drift.
- Explain why the scientific community initially resisted the continental drift hypothesis.
- Compare the concept of Pangaea with the current distribution of continents.
CBSE Learning Outcomes
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