The plate tectonic activity that gave rise to orogens around much of the circum-Pacific orogenic ...

The plate tectonic activity that gave rise to orogens around much of the circum-Pacific orogenic belt
  was ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

The Early Cretaceous sedimentation in the Gulf Coastal region was related to a
  (transgressive/regressive) ____________________ seaway. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

The distinctive sedimentary rocks that were deposited in the early-formed Gulf of Mexico were
  ____________________. Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

The breakup of Pangaea began during the ____________________ Period and continued through the
  ____________________ Period Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).