Which of the following accurately describes the state of the continents and ocean 65 million years ago?
A. All the continents were roughly in the relative positions they hold today but were much closer together with smaller oceans in-between them.
B. Seafloor spreading had opened and connected the North and South Atlantic Ocean but North America and Eurasia were still partially connected.
C. The Iapetus Ocean was in the final stages of closing before the initial formation of Pangaea.
D. All the major continents adjoined in a landmass called Pangaea and surrounded by the Tethys Sea.
Answer: B
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A) the energy an object possesses by virtue of its elevation above a surface. B) the energy an object possesses because of its gravitational attraction to other objects. C) the energy an object possesses in accordance with the law E = . D) the energy an object possesses by virtue of its motion.
As one of many species living on Earth, humans are very limited in their ability to impact the environment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
The heart is an example of
A) a tissue. B) an organ. C) an organ system. D) both A and B