If two continents converge and are united, then the collision should cause
A) a net loss of intertidal zone and coastal habitat.
B) the extinction of any species adapted to intertidal and coastal habitats.
C) an overall decrease in the surface area located in the continental interior.
D) a decrease in climatic extremes in the interior of the new supercontinent.
E) the maintenance of the previously existing ocean currents and wind patterns.

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When continents converge and are united, the collision causes a net loss of intertidal zone and coastal habitat. This is because the collision creates large mountain ranges and alters the coastline, reducing the amount of intertidal and coastal habitat available.

If Two Continents Converge and Are United, Then the Collision