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About 200 million years ago,there were no crustal plates to speak of.There was only one supper continent,pangea.This was an idea suggested by Alfred Weneger, a german scientist.According to him,Pangea broke into pieces (crustal plates) and slowly moved until they reached their present position
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Did the gravitational pull of the moon break Pangaea into pieces?
No. That was an early hypothesis proposed by Alfred Wegener, but such a thing is not actually possible. Pangaea was broken apart by a process called rifting, which is driven by processes within Earth.
All continents were once connected as one large landmass are now called?
The supercontinent that existed when all continents were connected is called Pangaea. Over time, Pangaea began to break apart due to tectonic movements, eventually forming the distinct continents we have today.
What is the meaning for break into pieces?
"Break into pieces" means to shatter or fragment something into smaller parts or components, usually as a result of force or pressure being applied.
Can atoms break into pieces?
Yes, an atom can break or split. This is the concept behind the atom bomb.
Show a map of Pangaea?
I have a Pangaea Map,and I got all the pieces to it and I know were they go,but I just don't know where 2 put the Greenland piece at.My aunt and I are having trouble with this but if anybody knows the answer,just send it 2 us.
Did the gravitational pull of the moon break Pangaea into pieces?
No. That was an early hypothesis proposed by Alfred Wegener, but such a thing is not actually possible. Pangaea was broken apart by a process called rifting, which is driven by processes within Earth.
When did pangaea brake in to two?
Pangaea broke into two pieces when it became old and died
What are the moving pieces at the worlds crust called?
Pangaea
When did Pangaea begin to break up?
Pangaea began to break up during the Triassic period, around 200 million years ago. This breakup eventually led to the formation of the continents we recognize today.
When Pangaea break up?
In the triassic period
How many pieces did Pangaea split into?
Pangaea split into two main pieces: Laurasia in the north and Gondwana in the south. Over time, these landmasses further fragmented into the continents we recognize today.
Are the rockies mountains older than pangaea continent?
No, the Rockies formed as a consequence of the break-up of Pangaea.
When did the pieces of Pangaea drift apart?
about 175 million years ago.
When Pangaea begin to break apart?
The Pangaea began to break down about 200 billion years ago.
What was India known as when the supercontinent Pangaea started to break?
GONDWANALAND
Did Pangaea break up on purpose?
No, it was the result of natural processes.
What geologic era did Pangaea break apart?
The Mesozoic Era.
