continental drift
movement of Earth's continents relative to each other
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continental drift
Summary
continental drift is a superseded scientific theory[1]. It draws 1,605 Wikipedia views per month (superseded_scientific_theory category, ranking #3 of 28).[2]
Key Facts
- continental drift's instance of is recorded as superseded scientific theory[3].
- continental drift's Commons category is recorded as Continental drift[4].
- continental drift's facet of is recorded as plate tectonics[5].
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Definition and Type
continental drift's instance of is recorded as superseded scientific theory[3].
Why It Matters
continental drift draws 1,605 Wikipedia views per month (superseded_scientific_theory category, ranking #3 of 28).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 28 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[6] It is known by 62 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]