Rodinia

Description: Rodinia was a supercontinent that existed during the Neoproterozoic Era, approximately 1.1 billion years ago. It was the first supercontinent to form after the breakup of Pannotia, and it lasted for about 400 million years.
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When did Rodinia exist?

  1. 1.1 billion years ago

  2. 2.5 billion years ago

  3. 3.8 billion years ago

  4. 4.6 billion years ago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rodinia existed during the Neoproterozoic Era, approximately 1.1 billion years ago.

How long did Rodinia last?

  1. 100 million years

  2. 200 million years

  3. 400 million years

  4. 600 million years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Rodinia lasted for about 400 million years.

What was the supercontinent that existed before Rodinia?

  1. Pannotia

  2. Gondwana

  3. Laurasia

  4. Pangea


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pannotia was the supercontinent that existed before Rodinia.

What was the supercontinent that formed after Rodinia?

  1. Gondwana

  2. Laurasia

  3. Pangea

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pangea was the supercontinent that formed after Rodinia.

Which of the following continents was not part of Rodinia?

  1. North America

  2. South America

  3. Africa

  4. Antarctica


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Antarctica was not part of Rodinia.

Which of the following oceans was not present during the time of Rodinia?

  1. Pacific Ocean

  2. Atlantic Ocean

  3. Indian Ocean

  4. Arctic Ocean


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Arctic Ocean was not present during the time of Rodinia.

What was the climate like during the time of Rodinia?

  1. Warm and humid

  2. Cold and dry

  3. Temperate and mild

  4. Extreme and variable


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The climate during the time of Rodinia was cold and dry.

What was the dominant life form during the time of Rodinia?

  1. Bacteria

  2. Algae

  3. Fungi

  4. Animals


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bacteria were the dominant life form during the time of Rodinia.

When did the breakup of Rodinia begin?

  1. 750 million years ago

  2. 800 million years ago

  3. 850 million years ago

  4. 900 million years ago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The breakup of Rodinia began 750 million years ago.

What was the name of the ocean that formed between the fragments of Rodinia?

  1. Panthalassa

  2. Mirovia

  3. Ur

  4. None of the above


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Panthalassa was the name of the ocean that formed between the fragments of Rodinia.

Which of the following continents was the first to separate from Rodinia?

  1. North America

  2. South America

  3. Africa

  4. Australia


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

North America was the first continent to separate from Rodinia.

Which of the following continents was the last to separate from Rodinia?

  1. South America

  2. Africa

  3. Antarctica

  4. Australia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Antarctica was the last continent to separate from Rodinia.

What was the name of the supercontinent that formed after the breakup of Rodinia?

  1. Gondwana

  2. Laurasia

  3. Pangea

  4. None of the above


Correct Option:
Explanation:

Gondwana and Laurasia were the two supercontinents that formed after the breakup of Rodinia.

When did Gondwana and Laurasia collide to form Pangea?

  1. 250 million years ago

  2. 300 million years ago

  3. 350 million years ago

  4. 400 million years ago


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gondwana and Laurasia collided to form Pangea 300 million years ago.

What was the climate like during the time of Pangea?

  1. Warm and humid

  2. Cold and dry

  3. Temperate and mild

  4. Extreme and variable


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The climate during the time of Pangea was warm and humid.

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