Discuss the major global plate tectonic events of the Mesozoic Era. What will be an ideal response?
The major global event during the Mesozoic Era was rifting of the supercontinent Pangaea. This
had profound effects on both geology and climate patterns. The opening of the Atlantic and
Indian Oceans changed climate patterns because the resulting continents were smaller and
conditions were, therefore, not as arid. The continents took on a more modern shape. The Ring
of Fire around the Pacific was a direct result of the shrinking of Panthalassa to form the Pacific
Ocean and the formation of subduction zones and transform faults around the edges.
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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A) Cheyenne, Wyoming B) Vancouver, British Columbia C) Dallas, Texas D) Miami, Florida E) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
An interval of geologic time not represented by strata in a particular area is a(n)
____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
You are studying an organism that is fairly large, matures slowly, lives fairly long, and cares for its offspring. This organism probably has a(n) ________ population growth strategy.
A. R-adapted and irregular B. Catastrophic C. R-adapted D. Irregular E. K-adapted