The break-up of Pangaea began in the Mesozoic era
A)during the Jurassic.
B)during the Triassic.
C)at the end of the Triassic.
D)at the end of the Ordovician.

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The break-up of Pangaea began during the Triassic period, which is in the Mesozoic era. It did not occur during the Jurassic or at the end of the Ordovician. Although the break-up continued into the Jurassic period, it started during the Triassic period.

The Break-Up of Pangaea Began in the Mesozoic Era