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Some organisms of the same species were split up by the division, which is why some fossils are similar looking, yet are across an ocean from each other.

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broke into multiple continents due to tectonic movements

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Pangaea broke up into what two continents?

Pangaea broke into Gondwanaland and Laurasia.


What happened when pangaea broke apart?

When Pangaea broke apart, the continents began drifting away from each other due to tectonic plate movements. This led to the formation of separate landmasses that eventually evolved into the continents we see today. The movement of the continents also had a significant impact on Earth's climate, ocean currents, and biodiversity.


What are the names of the Pangaea that broke apart?

The supercontinent that broke apart is called Pangaea. It split into Laurasia in the north and Gondwana in the south.


Why did Pangaea become 7 contents?

Plate Tectonics broke Pangaea apart.


Who or what lived on Pangaea?

No. Pangaea broke up long before humans evolved.


When did pangaea brake in to two?

Pangaea broke into two pieces when it became old and died


Can you see a map of Pangaea?

Nothing with any detail; Pangaea broke up millions of years ago.


What was the southern portion of Pangaea that broke apart?

africa


What are the names of the two large landmasses when Pangaea initially broke apart?

Actually, Pangaea was all the continents smashed together. But, the two continents that broke apart after Pangaea was created were named "Gondwanaland" and "Laurasia".


Was Laurasia the southern landmass that broke away from Pangaea?

No, Laurasia was the northern landmass that broke away from Pangaea. The modern day continents located in Laurasia were Europe (without Balkans), Asia (without India), and North America. Gondwana was the southern landmass that broke away from Pangaea. The modern day continents and countries located in Gondwana were Africa, South America, Australia, India, Arabia, Antarctica, and the European Balkans.


What is the name of the super-continent?

Pangaea don't no


What were the two continents called when Pangaea broke into two?

The two continents that formed when Pangaea broke apart are Laurasia in the north and Gondwana in the south. These two supercontinents eventually broke up further to form the continents we have today.