Questions: Which factors would have influenced Earth's climate during the time of Pangea? Check all that apply.
- land covered by glaciers
- one large landmass
- one large ocean
- tectonic activity
- multiple small seas
Transcript text: Which factors would have influenced Earth's climate during the time of Pangea? Check all that apply.
- land covered by glaciers
- one large landmass
- one large ocean
- tectonic activity
- multiple small seas
Solution
The factors that would have influenced Earth's climate during the time of Pangea include:
land covered by glaciers
one large landmass
one large ocean
tectonic activity
Explanation for each option:
Land covered by glaciers: This would have had a significant impact on the climate, as glaciers reflect sunlight, leading to cooler temperatures.
One large landmass: The presence of a single, massive continent would have influenced climate patterns, including temperature distribution and precipitation. Large landmasses tend to have more extreme climates with greater temperature variations between the interior and the coast.
One large ocean: The existence of a vast ocean surrounding Pangea would have affected global climate patterns, including ocean currents and heat distribution.
Tectonic activity: Tectonic movements would have influenced volcanic activity, mountain building, and the distribution of land and sea, all of which impact climate.
Multiple small seas: This option is incorrect for the time of Pangea, as the supercontinent was characterized by one large landmass and one large ocean, rather than multiple small seas.
In summary, the factors that influenced Earth's climate during the time of Pangea include land covered by glaciers, one large landmass, one large ocean, and tectonic activity.