Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift was not well accepted because he could not say what

force could be big enough for the continents to move. Current theories explain this movement

with

a. subduction zones at continental margins

b. hot spots forming under continents

c. magnetic reversals of the north and south poles

d. convection currents in the mantle

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Ashlynn Ryan

Social Studies

30 April, 13:09

Alfred Wegener's theory of continental drift was not well accepted because he could not say what

force could be big enough for the continents to move. Current theories explain this movement

with

a. subduction zones at continental margins

b. hot spots forming under continents

c. magnetic reversals of the north and south poles

d. convection currents in the mantle

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Lauren Preston · Answer 1

D. Convection currently in the mantle

Geovanni Oconnor · Answer 2

D. Convection currents in the mantle

Explanation:

Its like currents in the water which is pushing the boat towards another boat or anything in front of it. The currents are pushing the continents towards each other.