What is the principal reason why Wegener's hypothesis of continental drift was rejected? What will be an ideal response?


Wegener lacked a plausible mechanism to explain how continental crust could move through the sea
floor.

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A. It warms due to compression B. It cools due to compression C. It warms due to expansion D. It cools due to expansion

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What effect would the release of carbon sequestered in carbonates and organic sedimentary rocks have on the planet?

What will be an ideal response?

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The unit that measures the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1°C is the ________

A) joule B) volt C) watt-hour D) kilowatt-hour E) calorie

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_______ is a re-embrace of rural life, in response to undesirable urban conditions; a recent trend that has been changing American settlement patterns

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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