Pangea

The video tutorial explains the concept of Pangaea, a supercontinent that existed over 250 million years ago. It describes how the Earth is currently divided into seven continents and how these continents were once part of Pangaea. The video covers the breakup of Pangaea during the Jurassic period, a process known as rifting, and how the continents reached their current positions about 35 million years ago. It concludes by prompting viewers to consider the possibility of a future supercontinent.

What was Pangaea?

• A modern continent

• A supercontinent

• A small island

• A type of dinosaur

How many continents are there on Earth today?

• Eight

• Seven

• Six

• Five

What does the word 'Pangaea' mean?

• All lands

• One ocean

• Many islands

• United continents

What is the process called when Pangaea started to break apart?

• Drifting

• Shifting

• Splitting

• Rifting

When did the continents reach their current positions?

• 35 million years ago

• 100 million years ago

• 10 million years ago

• 50 million years ago