Pangaea

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The supercontinent that broke up 200 million years ago into the continents we see today

Real World Example

Imagine trying to fit a massive jigsaw puzzle together, only to find that the pieces don't all fit just right over time. This is similar to how the supercontinent Pangaea once existed as a giant landmass and then gradually broke apart into the continents we recognize today. Just like the jigsaw puzzle pieces that shift and separate to form a new picture, Pangaea's landmasses drifted and rearranged themselves due to tectonic forces, ultimately creating the diverse world map we see now.

Practice Version

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