The theory of continental drift was initially rejected by many scientists because

A. the earth was considered to be too young for the continents to have moved any appreciable distance.
B. few scientists believed it possible for the continents to move over a solid earth.
C. there was overwhelming evidence against it.
D. the positions of the continents on ancient maps were the same as on modern maps.


Answer: B

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