When did Britain separate from the European mainland?
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2000 BC
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4000 BC
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6000 BC
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5000 BC
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Britain separated from the European mainland around 6000 BC due to rising sea levels after the last Ice Age. This separation created the English Channel and the North Sea, turning Britain into an island. The land bridge known as Doggerland connected Britain to Europe until this time.