Paleozoic
When Pangaea was in existence, the main animals were reptiles and amphibians. During this time, birds developed also.
Birds, mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, and all sorts of invertebrates.
The Panthalassa Ocean surrounded Pangaea. It was the superocean that existed during the time of the supercontinent Pangaea, covering much of the Earth's surface.
The formation of Pangaea led to a drier climate, which favored reptiles over amphibians due to reptiles' adaptations to terrestrial life. Reptiles possess waterproof scales and can conserve water, allowing them to thrive in arid environments. In contrast, amphibians rely on moist habitats for reproduction and skin respiration, making them more vulnerable to the changing climate and less able to adapt to drier conditions. This resulted in reptiles becoming more dominant during this period.
During development amphibians stay in the pond or lake where they were born.
During the time of the supercontinent Pangaea, the ocean known as Panthalassa surrounded Pangaea. Panthalassa was a vast ocean that covered most of the Earth's surface. As Pangaea broke apart, this single ocean eventually split into the modern oceans we have today.
No. Pangaea is thought to have broken up about 240 million years ago during the Triassic Period, while early man only evolved during the last few million years.
The Appalachians are younger than Pangaea because they were formed during the process in which North America removed itself from Pangaea and into the west.
The breakup of Pangaea occurred during the Mesozoic Era, specifically during the Jurassic and Cretaceous periods. This process led to the formation of the modern continents we know today.
Spitsbergen, part of the Svalbard archipelago, was located near the northern margin of the supercontinent Pangaea during its existence around 335 million years ago. At that time, Spitsbergen was situated near present-day Greenland within the larger landmass of Laurussia.
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Yes, the Appalachian Mountains provide evidence of Pangaea, as their geological features and formations share similarities with mountain ranges in Europe and Africa, suggesting they were once part of the same landmass. The Appalachian Mountains were formed during the collision of tectonic plates when Pangaea was assembled, leading to significant geological activity. Moreover, fossil records and rock types in the Appalachians match those found in other regions that were once connected. This supports the theory of continental drift and the existence of Pangaea.