What most likely caused geologists to accept Alfred Wegener's theory?

A.

After 50 years, the theory became popular.

B.

All hypotheses become theories after a long period of time.

C.

It took scientists a long time to understand Wegener's ideas.

D.

Evidence supporting the theory slowly accumulated.

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Maddison Palmer

31 August, 03:07

What most likely caused geologists to accept Alfred Wegener's theory?

A.

After 50 years, the theory became popular.

B.

All hypotheses become theories after a long period of time.

C.

It took scientists a long time to understand Wegener's ideas.

D.

Evidence supporting the theory slowly accumulated.

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Jayson Carey · Answer 1

D. Evidence supporting the theory slowly accumulated

Explanation:

If a theory is accepted over time, it is because other theories were proved wrong and the other theory is accepted because evidence proved them right or wrong.

Karson Hancock · Answer 2

D Evidence supporting the theory slowly accumulated. Is the right answer.

Explanation:If a theory is accepted over time, it is because other theories were proved wrong and the other theory is accepted because evidence proved them right or wrong.

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What most likely caused geologists to accept Alfred Wegener's theory?A.After 50 years, the theory became popular.B.All hypotheses become theories after a long period of time.C.It took scientists a long time to understand Wegener's ideas.D.Evidence supporting the theory slowly accumulated.