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Question
During which era did Pangaea break up? a. Precambrian Time b. Cenozoic Era c. Mesozoic Era d. Paleozoic Era
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The supercontinent Pangaea began to break apart during the Mesozoic Era, starting in the Triassic and continuing through the Jurassic and Cretaceous Periods. This separation led to the formation of the Atlantic Ocean.
Hint
This was the era of the dinosaurs, when the continents as we know them began to drift apart.