How is the merging of continents to form Pangaea believed to have altered Earths environments at the end of the Paleozoic era?
A. It eliminated all multicellular eukaryotes, allowing evolution to start anew.
B. Shallow coastal areas were drained, leading to the extinction of many marine species.
C. It made the climate warmer and moister for terrestrial organisms in the center of the new landmass.
D. It prompted an immediate increase in Earths biodiversity.
Answer:B
How is the merging of continents to form Pangaea believed to have altered Earths environments at the end of the Paleozoic era?
A. It eliminated all multicellular eukaryotes, allowing evolution to start anew. B. Shallow coastal areas were drained, leading to the extinction of many marine species. C. It made the climate warmer and moister for terrestrial organisms in the center of the new landmass. D. It prompted an immediate increase in Earths biodiversity.