What was the primary reason that other scientists did not accept the continental drift hypothesis?
A. Wegener did not have enough evidence.
B. They didn't know about the hypothesis because Wegener was too poor to publish.
C. Evidence for the alternative hypothesis of land bridges was much stronger.
D. Wegener's explanation for the driving mechanism was weak.
Answer: D
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