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It should be 'continents' - in plural.
3 continents were not part of Gondwana super-continent.
They were North America, Europe and Asia - which formed the other super-continent Laurasia.
The other 4 continents formed the Gondwana.
They were South America, Africa, Australia and Antarctica.
The Indian sub-continent was part of Gondwana, then separated from it, traveled north and jammed with Asia. The collision of India and Asia created the Himalayas.
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What continent does china belong to?
China is part of the Eastern Asia region which covers 28% of the continent of Asia. Other countries that make up this region are Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, North and South Korea, Mongolia, and Taiwan.
Some scientists consider the volcanic peaks of the antarctic peninsula an extension of a mountain system that is part of which neighboring continent?
The Andes and I love mustaches! :)
What is the capital of iran and what continent is it on?
Capital: Teheran Continent: Asia
Why did the Europeans explore?
For the most part, Europeans began exploring because of the necessity of trade. A rise of the middle class on that continent made certain hard to get items rise in demand.
What continent has one government?
Australia is the only country which is also an entire continent.
What 3 continents were part of Gondwana?
Africa, Antarctica, and South America. (plus Antarctica - Gondwana the super-continent was made up of 4 present day continents).
What has happened to India in ancient times?
In 'ancient times' the Indian sub-continent was part of the Gondwana super-continent, lay alongside the east coast of Africa, and was driven north by tectonic forces, at about 18cm per year, till it collided with the Asian continent. Which continues today, but at 20mm per year. Thus it opened the Indian Ocean between Australia and Africa. [Gondwana was named after a part of northern India.]
What was the southern part of Pangaea?
Gondwana
Which continents of today were part of gondwana land?
Today, the continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Arabian Peninsula were part of Gondwana land.
Which of the present-day continents was not considered part of the supercontinent Gondwana?
North America was not considered part of the supercontinent Gondwana. Gondwana included South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Arabian Peninsula.
Where was Antarctica located in Pangaea?
Antartica was located at the southernmost part of Gondwana. Gondwana was the southern landmass of Pangaea. It consisted of the modern day continents Africa, South America, Australia, India, Arabia, Antarctica, and the European Balkans.
Was the subcontinent once part of the subcontinent Gondwana?
northern part
What super continent was New Zealand once part of?
Gondwana. NZ was stuck half way between Australian and Antarctic land. As NZ and Australia shifted north, Antarctica stayed where it was.
When did the continent Gondwana exist?
The continent Gondwana existed primarily during the Paleozoic and Mesozoic eras, between about 600 to 180 million years ago. It gradually broke apart due to the process of continental drift, leading to the formation of the current continents we have today.
What do the names Laursia and Gondwana mean?
Laursia and Gondwana are the names of ancient supercontinents. Laursia is the northern part of the supercontinent Laurasia, which existed during the Mesozoic era. Gondwana is the southern part of the supercontinent Pangaea, which existed before breaking apart to form the continents we have today.
What present day continents were a part of gondwana?
Present day continents that were part of Gondwana include South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, the Indian subcontinent, and the Arabian Peninsula. These continents were once connected as part of the supercontinent Gondwana before breaking apart over millions of years.
Which continent is the youngest on Earth?
Australia is considered the youngest continent on Earth, having separated from the supercontinent Gondwana about 50 million years ago.
