Multiple Choice
Why was Alfred Wegener's idea of continental drift dismissed?
A) Someone else had already introduced his idea to the scientific community.
B) Many of his evidences did not support drifting continents.
C) Continents have not moved since Earth was created.
D) The evidence at the time seemed to suggest a solid mantle that did not allow drifting of continents to be possible.
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