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What is the name of the supercontinent that developed during the Paleozoic? A. TethysB. LaurasiaC. RodiniaD. Pangaea

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The paleozoic era lasted from 544 to 245 million years ago.

This era can be divided in 6 periods.

- The Cambrian period, 544 - 505 million years ago.

- The ordovician period, 505 - 440 million years ago.

- The silurian period, 440 - 410 million years ago.

- The devonian period, 410 - 360 million years ago.

- The Carboniferous period, 360 - 290 million years ago.

- The Permian period, 290 - 245 million years ago

During the last period, the Permian period, all land masses collided and formed a supercontinent. This supercontinent was named Pangea.

The correct option is option D.

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