The theory that eventually became known as plate tectonics was first developed by Alfred Wegener.
What is Plate tectonic theory?
- Plate tectonic theory states that the major land forms of the earth were created due to earth's underground movement.
- Due to this, many land forms of earth such as volcanoes, mountains, hills, valleys etc were formed.
- It was first proposed by Alfred Wegener, a German meteorologist.
- He first proposed this idea in the form of continental drift.
- Continental drift states that the major land masses of the earth are being moving from its original place.
- Some examples of continental drift are North America and South America, Antarctica etc.
Thus, the correct answer is Option A.
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