Ask AI: What does the Theory of Continental Drift state?

The Theory of Continental Drift, proposed by Alfred Wegener in 1912, states that the Earth's continents have not always been in their current positions but have moved across the Earth's surface through millions of years. The continents were once all joined together in one supercontinent called Pangea, which gradually drifted apart due to the movement of the Earth's crust, specifically, the tectonic plates upon which the continents rest. This drift is still continuing today. Wegener provided various evidence for his theory, such as identical fossils found on separate continents, similar rock formations across different continents, and the fit of the continents like pieces of a puzzle. This theory later advanced into the science of Plate Tectonics.

The Theory of Continental Drift, proposed by Alfred Wegener, states that the Earth's continents were once joined together as one large landmass called Pangaea. Over time, the continents moved apart to their present positions due to the process of plate tectonics. This theory explains why fossils, rock types, and mountain ranges are similar across continents that are currently separated by oceans, and it is widely accepted by the scientific community.