The major evolutionary episode corresponding most closely in time with the formation of Pangaea was the
A) Cambrian explosion.
B) Permian extinctions.
C) Pleistocene ice ages.
D) Cretaceous extinctions.

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The formation of Pangaea occurred during the late Paleozoic era, specifically during the Permian period. This period was also marked by the Permian-Triassic extinction event, which is the most severe mass extinction event in Earth's history. Therefore, the best choice is B - Permian extinctions.

The Major Evolutionary Episode Corresponding Most Closely in Time with the Formation