2007-01-08 03:15:18 · 6 answers · asked by WESLEY C 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
No. I don't think so. The Continental Drift Theory (or Plate Tectonic Theory, a better term for the system) has enough evidence to say that the continents were once connected as one massive supercontinent, Pangaea.
The continents seem like a jigsaw puzzle. They were once connected as one. Over the years, they "drifted" apart due to the movements of the Earth's crustal plates. (-Plate Tectonic Theory)
2007-01-08 05:02:34 · answer #1 · answered by Amiel 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a geologist, I would have to say that it is almost not a theory anymore. It is pretty much fact. The exact shape may not be known in detail. Pangea was a supercontinent created when most if not all continental masses happened to collide. Before Pangea there were continents that were separated. After Pangea many of the the continents separated to their present shape and form. They separate from rifts which can be seen as the mid ocean ridges or the great rift valley near the horn of Africa.
2007-01-08 12:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by JimZ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you are asking.. Plate tectonics and Continental drift have definite proof so I'm not sure how you could "slay the Pangea" theory - it's fact.
2007-01-08 13:52:49 · answer #3 · answered by Sciencemom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've never considered it 100% viable. But, you have to admit some noteable elements make it look fairly promising as a theory
2007-01-08 11:24:08 · answer #4 · answered by Lane 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you mean the continents were never connected... then NO!
Otherwise, elaborate!
2007-01-08 11:22:34 · answer #5 · answered by ihavenoidea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elaborate....
2007-01-08 11:19:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋