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tuffie

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The Devonian period is most noted for the
 
  A) ability of certain fishes to breath air.
  B) ability of certain fishes to move onto land.
  C) first amphibians.
  D) great diversification of fishessome developed lungs, some moved to land, and some became amphibians.

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The break-up of Pangaea had worldwide consequenceshow did this impact climate and sea level?
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: The separation of landmasses away from being centered at the equator allowed new circulation patterns to developwarm equatorial water circulated northward to warm higher latitudesclimate became mild. Rifting activity resulted in high standing ocean basins allowing seawater to flood the continentsa rise in sea level. This rise in sea level also contributed to a milder climate.



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Both answers were spot on, thank you once again




 

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