10 Questions
During which era did Pangaea exist?
Paleozoic era
What was the name of the supercontinent that formed when Pangaea broke up?
Laurasia
Who proposed the theory of continental drift?
Alfred Wegener
Which of the following is the literal definition of Pangaea?
All the Earth
What is the basis for determining what the continents would have looked like in the past and even what they will look like in the future?
Continental drift
What is the strongest evidence for the existence of a supercontinent?
The matching geological features of continents
Which of the following is NOT evidence supporting the existence of Pangaea?
The distribution of fossil species on different continents and in different climates from where they would of lived
Which of the following provides evidence for the movement of continents due to plate tectonics?
Measured movement of continents
Which of the following is a result of the distribution of coal in climates where it does not typically form?
Indication of different locations of continents in the past
Which of the following is a direct observation of the existence of Pangaea?
The way continents seemingly fit together, like a puzzle
Test your knowledge about Pangaea, the ancient supercontinent that existed millions of years ago. Explore its formation, duration, and the geological processes that led to its breakup.
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