How does the breakup of Pangaea influence the Mesozoic distribution and development of plants and animals? What will be an ideal response?


Intercontinental migrations became increasingly difficult with the breakup of Pangaea. South
American and Australia became isolated island continents, and their faunas became quite
different from those elsewhere. This is especially evident in Australia with the species of
marsupial mammals, including kangaroos and wombats. Separation of populations by the breakup of Pangaea led to increasing speciation.

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Explain the point-in-polygon operation.

What will be an ideal response?

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Draw or verbally depict a cross-section of Earth from the center to the surface including all of its major components

Include important physical characteristics, such as the thickness of the layer, the nature of the rock, approximate temperature, density, and mineral types.

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Groundwater is slightly acidic

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Clams, oysters, corals, and some plants make their skeletons of minerals and form ____________________ sedimentary rocks

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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