Asked by Leryia Hughes on Jul 01, 2024
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Approximately when did the central Atlantic Ocean form?
A) four billion years go
B) two billion years ago
C) two hundred million years ago
D) twenty million years ago
E) two thousand years ago
Central Atlantic
The central portion of the Atlantic Ocean, situated between the Americas to the west and Europe and Africa to the east.
Two Hundred Million
Indicates a numerical quantity, often used in geological contexts to denote age, such as 200 million years ago.
- Knowledge of the historical formation of major oceanic landmarks including the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.
Verified Answer
BC
Bailey CristeJul 07, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The central Atlantic Ocean began to form about two hundred million years ago during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangaea.
Learning Objectives
- Knowledge of the historical formation of major oceanic landmarks including the central Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico.