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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Trystan Parks

30 July, 20:45

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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Dyer · Answer 1

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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Sophia Lucas · Answer 2

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.

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.