Which German meteorologist proposed the theory of continental drift in 1912?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Alfred Wegener
- Step 1: Wegener noticed that the coasts of Africa and South America fit together. Step 2. His idea became part of plate tectonics. Answer: Alfred Wegener. Why not the others: these scientists were known for exploration, mathematics and electricity.
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