‘Lost Continent’ of Zealandia revealed in new maps

‘Lost Continent’ of Zealandia revealed in new maps

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Science, Geography

11th Grade - University

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Zealandia, a fragment of the supercontinent Gondwana, was declared a distinct geological continent in 2017. It began separating from Gondwana in the Late Cretaceous period. Despite being mostly submerged, Zealandia is considered a continent due to its distinct area and continental crust. Today, 94% of it lies beneath the ocean.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What year was Zealandia declared a distinct geological continent?

2016

2015

2018

2017

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which supercontinent did Zealandia originally belong to?

Pangaea

Laurentia

Eurasia

Gondwana

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

During which geological period did Zealandia begin to separate from Gondwana?

Jurassic

Triassic

Cretaceous

Permian

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is Zealandia considered a continent?

It is larger than Australia

It is connected to Antarctica

It has a distinct area and continental crust

It is entirely above sea level

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Zealandia is currently submerged underwater?

94%

100%

75%

50%