Who first developed the theory that eventually became known as plate tectonics?

Question

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.