Mesozoic Era

What are the three periods of the Mesozoic, in order of oldest to youngest?

• Jurassic, Triassic, Cretaceous
• Triassic, Jurassic, Cenozoic
• Cretaceous, Jurassic, Triassic
• Triassic, Jurassic, Cretaceous

Dinosaurs were the dominant animals during this time.  What were the dominant plants for most of the Mesozoic?

• Flowering plants
• Ferns & Conifers
• Oaks, Maples, & Hemlock Trees
• Algea

When did Pangea begin to break apart?

• Late Triassic Period
• Late Jurassic Period
• Late Cretaceous Period
• It didn't break apart during the Mesozoic era

What two landmasses formed as Pangea split?

• Gondolaland & Myasia
• Gondolaland & Europe
• Gondwanaland & Laurasia
• Gondwanaland & Eurasia

What caused inland seas (shallow seas) to form during the Mesozoic era?

• The breakup of Pangea & the warmer climate
• The breakup of Pangea & the cooler climate
• The warmer climate only
• The cooler climate only

How did the breakup of Pangea affect organisms living in shallow seas?

• The breakup of Pangea made most shallow sea life go extinct.
• The breakup of Pangea increased the amount of coastal habitats, allowing shallow sea life to flourish.
• The breakup of Pangea decreased the amount of coastal habitats, and forced shallow sea life to land.
• The breakup of Pangea had very little effect on the shallow sea life.

Which modern day ocean formed during the Mesozoic due to sea channels and breakup of Pangea?

• Atlantic ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Arctic Ocean
• Indian Ocean

Look at the image.  What continents began separating to form the Atlantic Ocean?

• Asia & Europe separated and South America & Africa separated
• Asia & Europe separated and South America and Antarctica separated
• North America & Europe separated and South America & Africa separated
• North America & Europe separated and Asia and Antarctica separated

This is now found on the Eastern coast and around the Gulf of Mexico due to shallow, inland seas in the Mesozoic era.

• Coal Deposits
• Salt Deposits
• Sugar Deposits
• Birds

What North American mountain ranges formed during the Mesozoic era?

• Appalachian Mtns
• Rocky Mtns
• Andes Mtns
• Smokey Mtns