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Iapetus Ocean

earth science Maturity 7-9

A long time ago, there was a big sea.

Positions of ancient continents, 550 million years ago.jpg
Positions of ancient continents, 550 million years ago.jpg
It sat between big lands. The lands moved closer and closer. Soon, the sea was gone. Now, the lands are joined. Can you find a map of the world?

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