The theory of continental drift was developed by?
- AJ.J. Wilson
- BA. Wegener
- CDu Toit
- DH. Hess
- ENone of the above / More than one of the above
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Correct answer: (b) A. Wegener
Explanation
The Continental Drift Theory was developed by Alfred Wegener. According to Wegener, the splitting of Pangaea began about 200 million years ago. Pangaea first split into two large continental blocks—Laurasia and Gondwanaland—as the northern and southern landmasses, respectively. Later, Laurasia and Gondwanaland gradually broke into many smaller parts, which form today’s continents.