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what was a major flaw in wegeners continental drift theory?
inability to explain the force moving the continents
incorrect dating of fossils
misinterpretation of glacial markings
assumption that continents were static
Wegener's Continental Drift theory provided evidence for continental movement (like fossil and rock matches across continents) but failed to identify a plausible, scientifically accepted mechanism that could generate enough force to move massive continents. The other options are incorrect: he did not misdate fossils, misinterpret glacial markings, or assume continents were static (his core claim was they moved).
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Inability to explain the force moving the continents