Which of the following was a large inland sea that covered much of central North America during the Late Cretaceous period?
- Atlantic Ocean
- Iapetus Ocean
- Western Interior Seaway
- Hudson Seaway
Answer
The correct answer is C) Western Interior Seaway.
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