Sea levels began to rise during the Jurassic, which was probably caused by an increase in seafloor spreading. The formation of new crust beneath the surface displaced ocean waters by as much as 200 m (656 ft) more than today, which flooded coastal areas. Furthermore, Pangaea began to rift into smaller divisions, bringing more land area in contact with the ocean by forming the Tethys Sea. Temperatures continued to increase and began to stabilize. Humidity also increased with the proximity of water, and deserts retreated. COUNT 5
QSN1 What caused the sea to rise during the Jurassic? ANS1 increase in seafloor QSN2 Rising seas and displaced waters caused what  element along the coasts? ANS2 flooded coastal areas QSN3 Pangaea beginning to break apart created what new sea? ANS3 Tethys Sea QSN4 What weather condition increased? ANS4 Temperatures QSN5 As humidity increased what land area decreased? ANS5 deserts