During the Mesozoic,the supercontinent of Laurasia fragmented into the continents of
A)North America,Europe,and Asia.
B)South America,Africa,Antarctica/Australia,and India/Madagascar.
C)North America,Europe,and Africa.
D)South America,Australia,and Antarctica.

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During the Mesozoic era, the supercontinent of Laurasia broke up into two continents, North America and Eurasia, which includes Europe and Asia. Therefore, the best choice is A – North America, Europe, and Asia. Choice B includes continents that were once part of the southern supercontinent of Gondwana. Choice C includes Africa, which was once part of Gondwana, and South America, which did not split from Africa until the end of the Mesozoic. Choice D also includes Antarctica and Australia, which were also part of Gondwana.

During the Mesozoic,the Supercontinent of Laurasia Fragmented into the Continents