When Earth's continents were assembled as Pangaea, they covered much of Earth's surface that lies near the equator. Why did this warm the Earth's climate?

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Both A and B are correct. The assembly of continents as Pangaea restricted the flow of ocean currents, which play a crucial role in distributing heat around the planet. Additionally, with the continents concentrated near the equator, the Sun's most intense radiation struck land rather than water. Land heats up and cools down more quickly than water, leading to an overall warming of the Earth's climate.

When Earth's Continents Were Assembled as Pangaea, They Covered Much