Which ocean formed as a direct result of the breakup of Pangaea?
A)Pacific
B)Arctic
C)Mediterranean
D)Atlantic

Name: Which ocean formed as a direct result of the breakup of Pangaea? A)Pacific B)Arctic C)Mediterranean D)Atlantic
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The Atlantic Ocean formed as Pangaea began to break apart during the Triassic period, approximately 200 million years ago. As the supercontinent split, magma rose to the surface, creating a rift that eventually filled with seawater to form the Atlantic Ocean.

Which Ocean Formed as a Direct Result of the Breakup