Multiple Choice
How is the merging of continents to form Pangaea believed to have altered Earth's environments at the end of the Paleozoic era?
A) It eliminated all multicellular eukaryotes, allowing evolution to start anew.
B) Shallow coastal areas were drained, leading to the extinction of many marine species.
C) Climates warmed and moistened in the center of the new landmass.
D) It prompted an immediate increase in Earth's biodiversity.
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