Question

in what way was the theory of continetal drift lacking that made scientists not want to accept it

Answer 1

Alfred Wegener, a German born scientist, proposed the theory of continental drift.

At the time his theory was presented, he was met with much opposition.

This was mainly due to his theory's lack of scientific data and concrete evidence.

Also scientists didn't believe that the continents were drifting because Wegener was unable to present a "mechanism" for the movement.