Dinosaurs Around the World · Drawing 02 of 34
Continents That Move
Fossils and Science
Early in dinosaur history, large landmasses were joined in Pangaea. The continents gradually separated.
Did you know?
Continents still move very slowly.
Look together
What differences do you notice between the two models?
An idea to try
Compare the shapes of the land on the two globes.
For the adult reading along
A little more to discover
The two museum globes compare a connected large landmass and separated continents. The Pangaea outline is illustrative, without reconstructing exact coastlines. Plates continue to move slowly.
Look together: What differences do you notice between the two models? Compare the shapes of the land on the two globes.
Sources and illustration notes (2)
Simplified museum models; outlines and sizes are illustrative, without precise geographical measurements.
These links lead to other websites. Explore them with an adult. References identify the institution and the related lesson; some linked pages are in French.
- U.S. Geological Survey: Where did dinosaurs live?Pangaea at the beginning of the dinosaur age and gradual continental separation.
- U.S. Geological Survey: How fast do tectonic plates move?Slow continuing movement of tectonic plates.
Source review: 2026-10-04. Illustrations are simplified for colouring.
