Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Continental Drift.
Continental Drift - as a noun
The gradual movement and formation of continents (as described by plate tectonics)
Example Sentences
"The evidence supporting continental drift includes the matching of coastlines between continents."
"Alfred Wegener is considered the pioneer of the continental drift theory."
"The movement of tectonic plates is a crucial factor in continental drift."
"Some scientists initially rejected the idea of continental drift."
"The theory of continental drift was widely accepted in the scientific community by the 1960s."
