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What is the name of the ancient continent that contained all of the landmasses?
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∙ 10y ago
The ancient continent is known as Pangea.
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∙ 10y ago
The ancient continent that contained all of the landmasses is called Pangaea. It existed during the Late Paleozoic and early Mesozoic eras, approximately 300 to 175 million years ago. Over time, the landmasses drifted apart and formed the continents we have today.
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