Gondwana

Gondwana was a supercontinent that existed from the late Paleozoic to the early Mesozoic eras, and it consisted of the present-day continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

China was not part of Gondwana during its existence. Gondwana consisted of the present-day continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

Gondwana existed from the late Paleozoic to the early Mesozoic eras, approximately from 541 million years ago to 180 million years ago.

The Himalayas formed as a result of the collision between the Indian Plate (part of Gondwana) and the Eurasian Plate (part of Laurasia).

The Tethys Ocean was an ancient ocean that separated Gondwana from Laurasia during the Mesozoic era.

Argentinosaurus was a giant sauropod dinosaur that lived in Gondwana during the Cretaceous period.

Pangea was the supercontinent that formed after the breakup of Gondwana and Laurasia during the late Paleozoic era.

Continental drift, driven by plate tectonics, is believed to have been the primary factor contributing to the breakup of Gondwana.

East Antarctica was once part of Gondwana and is characterized by its ancient Precambrian rocks.

Brachiopods are marine invertebrates that are commonly found in Gondwana rocks.

The Permian-Triassic extinction event, also known as the Great Dying, occurred when Gondwana collided with Laurasia, leading to a mass extinction of species.

Gondwana rocks are known for their extensive coal deposits, formed from the accumulation of plant matter in ancient swamps.

Gondwana covered an area of approximately 400 million square kilometers at its greatest extent.

Greenland was not part of Gondwana during its existence. Gondwana consisted of the present-day continents of South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

Pangea was the supercontinent that existed during the Paleozoic era, connecting Gondwana and Laurasia.