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Restless Continents

Question 6 • WV-Earth and Space Science A-CR

When did Pangaea begin to break apart?

Answer
A
20 million years ago
B
100 million years ago
C
250 million years ago
D
2 billion years ago.

Explanation

Pangaea began breaking apart roughly 200 million years ago, during the late Triassic to early Jurassic. Of the choices, 250 million years ago is the closest estimate, so the best answer is “250 million years ago.”

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