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The Jurassic Period lasted from about 201 million years ago to 145 million years ago. It lasted around 56 million years. The Jurassic Period is divided into three parts: Early Jurassic (201-174 million years ago), Middle Jurassic (174-163 million years ago), Late Jurassic (163-145 million years ago).

Geography & Climate: Supercontinent Pangaea: At the start, all land was joined together in one big supercontinent called Pangaea. During the Jurassic, Pangaea began to split into two smaller continents: Laurasia in the north and Gondwana in the south. The climate was generally warm and humid, much warmer than today. There were no polar ice caps, so the sea levels were higher, and much of the Earth was covered in shallow seas. The environment was lush with large forests, including conifers, ferns, cycads, and ginkgos. There were also extensive shallow seas filled with marine life.

Life During the Jurassic: The Jurassic is most famous for its dinosaurs. Some of the most well-known dinosaurs lived during this period, including: Sauropods: Long-necked giants like Brachiosaurus and Diplodocus. Theropods: Meat-eaters like Allosaurus. Stegosaurus: Known for its distinctive back plates and tail spikes.