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Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the continental drift theory? 1. Alfred Wegener propounded his concept on the continental drift in the year 1912. 2. All the continents formed a single continental mass and a mega ocean surrounding the same. 3. The super continent was called ‘Pangaea’ and the mega ocean was called ‘Panthalassa’.

Which of the following statements is INCORRECT about the continental drift theory? 1. Alfred Wegener propounded his concept on the continental drift in the year 1912. 2. All the continents formed a single continental mass and a mega ocean surrounding the same. 3. The super continent was called ‘Pangaea’ and the mega ocean was called ‘Panthalassa’. Correct Answer None of the given options

The Continental Drift Theory:

  • It was given by Alfred Wegener in 1912.
  • Alfred Wegener was a German researcher, geophysicist, and meteorologist.
  • The theory is related to the concept of movement of Earth's continent over a geological time period.
  • According to the theory, all the continents formed a single continental mass called Panagea and Mega ocean called Panthalassa surrounded it.
  • It also states that around 200 million years ago the continental mass panagea started splitting into two large continental mass called Laurasia and Gondwana land.

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Thus, none of the given options are incorrect.

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