Describe the important aspects of the formation and breakup of Pangaea

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Though this is considered a learning objective of this chapter, it is not fully discussed in this edition of Geosystems. Figure 12.13 nicely illustrates it, showing the pre-Pangaea configuration, and moving through the formation of Pangaea some 225-200 mya, and its eventual break-up.

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Compare the doctrine of catastrophism with the doctrine of uniformitarianism

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Predict what gasoline prices will do in the next 10 years, and rationalize your prediction

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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