What group of geologists were the least receptive to the continental drift hypothesis? Why?
What will be an ideal response?
North American geologists were least receptive to the continental drift hypothesis because the vast majority of the evidence collected to support the hypothesis came from everywhere on Earth except North America.
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
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