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Ortelius Theory
Abraham Ortelius know as the dutch map maker had the idea of all the continents being together as one. -
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plate tectonic theory
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Nicolas Steno
Said the every layer was older then the one above it -
James Huntton
His law proposed that each rock layer campared each rock above and below. This showed that gratie was formed from cooling rock, not water. -
Alfred Weneger
Was the first to introduce the continental drift Theory but was shot down by the lack of evidence. -
Harry Haris
Was know for the seafloor spreading. -
Alfred Weneger
He reseacherd the plants and organims that were similar. They were separated by great oceans. -
Arthor
Was known for the convetion in the mantel. Heat air rises Cool air sinks. -
Harry Haris
His discovery led to him submerged and curisouley of flat-topped mountains. -
Dan McKenzie
His theory was that lithosphere was divided into donzen frozen plates that move.