The theory explaining continental movement was proposed by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The theory explaining continental movement was proposed by:

A. James Hutton

B. Charles Lyell

C. Arthur Holmes

D. Alfred Wegener

Answer: Option D

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Alfred Wegener proposed the Continental Drift Theory in 1912.

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