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These detailed Geography notes explain Pangea, continental drift, tectonic plates, and the structure of the Earth in a clear and easy way. They show how the supercontinent Pangea split into Laurasia and Gondwanaland and how this shaped today’s continents. The notes also explain the evidence used by scientists, including fossil matches, rock patterns, climate clues, and the puzzle-like fit of continents, helping learners understand why continents move. They continue with deeper Earth science topics such as Earth’s layers, convection currents, tectonic plate movement, plate boundaries, hemispheres, volcanoes, and earthquakes. With clear organisation, memory tips, and simple explanations, these notes are perfect for studying, revision, and exam preparation for Geography learners.

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🌍 PANGEA &
CONTINENTAL
DRIFT

, What is Pangea?

Pangea was a supercontinent that existed about 250
million years ago during the late Paleozoic–early
Mesozoic era.

All today’s continents were joined together as one
🧩
massive landmass .

Surrounded by one huge ocean called Panthalassa 🌊.
👉 Around 200 million years ago (Late Triassic period)
Pangea began to break apart.

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