The Supercontinent - Earth Sciences Flashcards
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What was Pangaea?
A
Pangaea was the supercontinent that existed roughly 225 million years ago. It contained all of the land masses that existed at that time.
2
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What was the name of the ocean that surrounded Pangaea?
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Panthalassa.
3
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What was Laurasia?
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One of the two smaller continents created when Pangaea broke apart about 200 million years ago. It contained Europe, Asia and North America.
4
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What was Gondwanaland?
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One of the two smaller continents created when Pangaea broke apart about 200 million years ago. It contained Africa, South America, Antarctica and Australia.
