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Distribution of Oceans And Continents
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Who amongst the following was the first to consider the possibility of Europe, Africa and America having been located side by side.
  • Alfred Wegener
  • Antonio Pellegrini
  • Abraham Ortelius
  • Edmond Hess

Answer

C.

Abraham Ortelius

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