supercontinents

/ˌsupərˈkɑntənənts/ /ˌsupɚˈkɑntənənts/

Meanings

noun

A very large continent that split into smaller ones in the Earth’s geologic past.

Examples :

"Millions of years ago, Earth had only one or two supercontinents, but now we have several smaller continents. "

noun

A modern landmass composed of multiple continents, i.e. Afro-Eurasia or the Americas. (Compare subcontinent).

Examples :

"Scientists are studying how different cultures developed across the supercontinents of Afro-Eurasia and the Americas. "

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Related Words

continent noun

/ˈkɒntɪnənt/ /ˈkɑntɪnənt/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"My geography teacher explained that the seven continents are very different in size and climate. "

subcontinent noun

/sʌbˈkɑːntɪnənt/ /ˌsʌbˈkɑːntənənt/

A large landmass which is either smaller than a continent (such as Greenland), or part of an even larger continent (such as the Indian subcontinent).

"India is part of the Asian continent, but it's also considered a subcontinent because of its distinct geographical features and cultural identity. "

studying verb

/ˈstʌdiːɪŋ/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

composed verb

/kəmˈpəʊzd/ /kəmˈpoʊzd/

To make something by merging parts.

"The editor composed a historical journal from many individual letters."

landmass noun

/ˈlænd.mæs/

A large continuous area of land, either surrounded by sea or contiguous with another landmass.

"Sentence: Australia is a large landmass surrounded by ocean. "

scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

millions noun

/ˈmɪljənz/

(long and short scales) The cardinal number 1,000,000: 106; a thousand thousand.

"The city's population is over two millions. "

developed verb

/dɪˈvɛləpt/

To change with a specific direction, progress.

"My baking skills have developed significantly since I started taking the online course. "

multiple noun

/ˈmʌltɪpl̩/

A whole number that can be divided by another number with no remainder.

"14, 21 and 70 are multiples of 7"

continents noun

/ˈkɑntənən(t)s/ /ˈkɑntɪnən(t)s/

Each of the main continuous land-masses on the earth's surface, now generally regarded as seven in number, including their related islands, continental shelves etc.

"Students in geography class learn about the seven continents: Asia, Africa, North America, South America, Europe, Australia, and Antarctica. "

geologic adjective

/ˌdʒiː.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪk/ /ˌdʒi.əˈlɑdʒ.ɪk/

Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.

"The professor explained the geologic history of the Earth in class. "