Question

Who first developed the theory that eventually became known as plate tectonics?
Question 6 options:

A)

Charles Francis Richter

B)

Marie Tharp

C)

John Tuzo Wilson

D)

Alfred Wegener

Answer 1

The theory that eventually became known as plate tectonics was first developed by **D) Alfred Wegener**. Wegener proposed the concept of continental drift in the early 20th century, which laid the groundwork for the modern theory of plate tectonics.