Thread: Question about Alfred Wegener theory

Hi,

I need help with a homework question. I have looked everywhere in the book and tried googling but no luck. Here is the question:

Wegener felt that Permian glaciation occurred while:
A. The ocean was frozen solid
B. the supercontinent Pangea was assembled
C. Antarctica was near the equator
D. India was colliding with China

I think it is C but I can't decide between B and C.

I was able to find this answer very easily on a google search. And to be quite honest, I do not see how you cannot find it in your book. It's a very basic part of Wegener's proposition and one thing he's best known for.

Even the wikipedia page on Alfred Wegener, himself, makes the answer clear.

I suggest you take the review material and read it- again.

Guess I will go with C

Originally Posted by AD44

Guess I will go with C

Well, you know what 'guessing' gets you. The work to find the answer is very minimal.

Enjoy your exams.

have a look at this : Alfred Wegener

Originally Posted by marnixR

have a look at this : Alfred Wegener

I know that he proposed the continental drift idea and that they have found glacial deposits in tropical continents such as Africa and South America. That's why I was saying the answer had to be C. I just wanted confirmation.

Originally Posted by AD44

Originally Posted by marnixR

have a look at this : Alfred Wegener

I know that he proposed the continental drift idea and that they have found glacial deposits in tropical continents such as Africa and South America. That's why I was saying the answer had to be C. I just wanted confirmation.

Alright... so, you know what he was known best for... and here are your other clues:
-What continents were observed to have glaciation from the permian era?
-Did glaciation occur on those continents during different periods, or at the same time?
-Given the answers you are stuck between, which answer makes the most sense considering the above, or is one answer exclusive?

also, look at Wegener's reconstructions - where's Antarctica ?

I guess i was just over-thinking it. The answer is obviously C especially from looking at the reconstruction of Pangaea. Thanks for the clues.

So, do you think there were glaciers on the equator?

(Facepalm)