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What do layers of debris from ancient glaciers in Southern Africa and South America indicate to geologist?

evidence of glaciation in the Southern Hemisphere - during the ice ages


An extensive late Paleozoic glaciation affected southern India southern Africa and southeastern South America?

An extensive, late Paleozoic glaciation affected southern India, southern Africa and southeastern South America.


Why does people refeer the US as America. when that's the name of the mega continent of north and south?

The United States' official name is the United States of America. As a short of a nickname or abbreviation, the country is usually referred to as America. However, America is also the name of the supercontinent that is formed by North and South America. In the US, when one hears America, they will think of the US and will refer to the supercontinent of America as the Americas. Usually outside of the US, when one hears America, they will think of the supercontinent.


Why was some archaeological research into prehistoric America controversial?

By referring to prehistoric America I presume that you mean all the countries that make up North America. For the record, the entire continent of North America makes up America and that everyone living in North America is an American. There has been some recent and controversial evidence as to who may have been the first people in North America. North American Indians like to claim that they were the first nations in North America and they are forever trying to use this to their maximum advantage. Should it be proven that they were not the first then the proverbial carpet would be pulled out from under their feet. North American Indians strongly oppose any research or evidence that may prove them as having not been here first. For a start, the validity of their treaties could then be questioned and there could likely to be many other consequences.


What is the name and height of the tallest mountain on the continent of south America?

Located in the province of Mendoza, Argentina, Aconcaguais the tallest mountain in both South America, as well as the supercontinent of The Americas. It stands 6,962 meters (22,841 feet) tall.

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What do layers of debris from ancient glaciers in Southern Africa and South America indicate to geologist?

evidence of glaciation in the Southern Hemisphere - during the ice ages


What paleoclimatic evidence supports the idea of the late Paleozoic super continent in the Southern Hemisphere?

fossil evidence - identical fossils in different continentrock type and structural similarities - found similar rocks on continents on opposite sidesstudy of climate - the heat of the sunRead more: What_evidence_is_there_to_support_the_existence_of_a_super_continent


What fossil occurs on the most landmasses?

The fossil of the Glossopteris, a prehistoric plant, occurs on the most landmasses. Its remains have been found in South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India, providing significant evidence for the theory of continental drift. The widespread distribution of Glossopteris fossils supports the idea that these continents were once connected as part of the supercontinent Gondwana.


Where did planter's peanuts come from?

Evidence demonstrates that peanuts were domesticated in prehistoric times in Peru. Peanuts are native to South America, Mexico, and Central America.


What two continents joined in one large mass?

North and South America join to form the supercontinent of America. Europe, Africa, and Asia join the form the supercontinent of Afro-Eurasia.


Where are most of the continents?

Most of Earth's continents are subdivisions of supercontinents. Europe, Africa and Asia are parts of the supercontinent of Afro-Eurasia, and North America and South America are parts of the supercontinent of America.


Does Europe include America?

No, Europe is part of the Afro-Eurasia supercontinent. The American supercontinent is on the other side of the world.


What are the 2 countries that were part of a super continent?

North America and South America form the supercontinent of America. Europe, Asia, and Africa form the supercontinent of Afro-Eurasia, however, this is three and not two continents.


What glaciation to affect North America is named after which US State?

Wisconsin


An extensive late Paleozoic glaciation affected southern India southern Africa and southeastern South America?

An extensive, late Paleozoic glaciation affected southern India, southern Africa and southeastern South America.


Why does people refeer the US as America. when that's the name of the mega continent of north and south?

The United States' official name is the United States of America. As a short of a nickname or abbreviation, the country is usually referred to as America. However, America is also the name of the supercontinent that is formed by North and South America. In the US, when one hears America, they will think of the US and will refer to the supercontinent of America as the Americas. Usually outside of the US, when one hears America, they will think of the supercontinent.


Who reached the American mainland first?

There is evidence that ancient tribal groups originally from modern day France arrived in North America as far back as before the Laurentide Glaciation, c. 100,000 years ago.