Question

The Tethys sea existed between \(\underline{\hspace{1cm}}\) continents.

• A. Madagascar and Africa
• B. Africa and Eurasia
• C. Australia and Asia
• D. Antarctica and Australia

Hint:

Think of the Mediterranean Sea as the primary remnant of the ancient Tethys Sea, which once separated Africa from Europe (Eurasia).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Understand supercontinent configurations. The Mesozoic Era featured two supercontinents: Laurasia (north) and Gondwana (south).

Step 2: Find the Tethys Sea. This large ocean separated Laurasia and Gondwana.

Step 3: Determine modern continents from Laurasia and Gondwana. Laurasia formed North America and Eurasia. Gondwana became South America, Africa, Antarctica, Australia, and India.

Step 4: Determine the Tethys Sea's location. The Tethys Sea lay between future Eurasia and Africa. Plate collisions closed the Tethys Sea, creating the Alpine-Himalayan range.