Question

Over time, the continents on Earth are moving and changing their positions V-E-R-Y slowly. This means that

millions of years ago the continents were in different locations than they are today. Look closely at the two
maps: observe where the region called South China was located 306 million years ago, and compare that to
where it is located today. After you've made your observations, answer the question below.
Modern World
Late Carboniferous
306 Million Years Ago
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
PCRC
OCEAN
PANTHALASSC
OCEAN
LED TETI
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NON
OCEAN
SOUT
ATLANTIC
OCEAN
1. Do you think the changing position of South China has affected its air temperature? Why or why not?

Answer 1

Yes, it has! In the first map, China is very near to Antarctica, which is obviously EXTREMELY cold, so at that time, China must have been cold. Now, it’s actually quite warm in Southern China as it is closer to the equator.