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Question

____________ presented evidence in support of continental drift in his book 'Our Wandering Continents.'

The correct answer is
Alexander du Toit

Continental Drift Evidence: Du Toit's Book

The question asks to identify the scientist who presented evidence for continental drift in the book 'Our Wandering Continents'.

  • Alexander du Toit, a South African geologist, authored the book 'Our Wandering Continents', published in 1937.
  • In this significant work, du Toit presented compelling geological and fossil evidence supporting the theory of continental drift.
  • He expanded upon Alfred Wegener's initial hypothesis, notably proposing the division of the southern supercontinent into Laurasia and Gondwanaland.
  • Thus, Alexander du Toit is recognized for presenting evidence for continental drift within 'Our Wandering Continents'.
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Important Questions from Geomorphology

  1. Asthenosphere is:

  2. The discontinuity present in earth's interior between lower mantle and outer core is called _________.

  3. Which of the following igneous rocks contain silica in excess of 65%?

  4. Which type of rocks are found in Lafagarh and Podi Uprora ?

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