Which statements about Pangaea are true according to widely accepted theories? Check all that apply.

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The statement that is true as per widely accepted theories is that the landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time. The correct option is B.

<h3>What is Pangaea theory?</h3>

According to National Geographic, the Pangaea theory proposed that the tectonic plates that make up the planet's outer crust drifted over the inner layers until they merged as a landmass surrounded by a massive ocean called Panthalassa.

The existence of Pangea was first proposed by German meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912 as part of his theory of continental drift. Its identity is inferred from the Greek pangaia, which means "the entire Earth."

Thus, the correct option is B.

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Your question seems incomplete, the missing options are:

Pangaea existed two hundred thousand years ago.
The landmass of Pangaea split into separate continents over time.
Pangaea was discovered by Christopher Columbus.
Pangaea was surrounded by the waters of the ocean.
The coastline of Pangaea stayed consistent over time.

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