Question

which statements about pangaea are true according to widely accepted theories? check all that apply. pangaea existed two hundred thousand years ago. the landmass of pangaea split into separate continents over time. pangaea was discovered by christopher columbus. pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean. the coastline of pangaea stayed consistent over time.

Explanation:

Pangaea existed about 335 - 175 million years ago, not two hundred thousand years ago. It was a super - continent that split into separate continents over time due to plate tectonics. Christopher Columbus did not discover Pangaea. Pangaea was surrounded by a global ocean called Panthalassa. The coastline of Pangaea changed as it broke apart.

Answer:

• The landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time.
• Pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean.