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What formed the Appalachian Mountains?
rocks
What kinds of rocks are mountains made of?
Mountains are made up of many different types of rocks. It also depends on the where the mountain is located and how it formed. For example, mountains formed by recent volcanic activity will be mostly composed of Igneous rock. Though most mountains and the like are made up of a combination of igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rock.
Where the Blue Ridge Mountains formed at the same time that the Rocky Mountains were formed?
No, the Appalachian Mountain range, which contains the Blue Ridge Mountains, are all millions of years older than the Rocky Mountains.
When was the blue ridge mountain formed?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are part of the larger Appalachian Mountains range.
Were the Blue Ridge Mountains formed by destructive force?
Yes, the Blue Ridge Mountains formed by destructive force when the tectonic plates pulled apart during the break-up of the Super Continent. As well, geologists believe the Appalachian Mountains--which include the Blue Ridge Mountain Range--once included active volcanoes. The plate forces folded the land, making the mountains, while volcanic forces created igneous rocks etc. This was many millions of years ago. The Appalachian mountains, Allegheny Mountains, and Blue Ridge Mountains are much older than the Rocky Mountains.
How were the blue mountains formed?
The Blue Mountains in Australia were formed around 300 million years ago through volcanic activity and erosion. Over time, volcanic rocks solidified and were uplifted, while rivers and weathering processes shaped the landscape into its current form, characterized by cliffs, valleys, and rugged terrain.
Cliffs and basins are formed when glaciers pluck out giant blocks of what?
Rocks/Mountains.
What kind of mountain range is formed when rocks layers are squeezed and forced upward?
Volcanic Mountains Folded Mountains to be correct!
Who carved stone mountain?
no one formed it , it was only formed during the formation of the blue ridge mountains
How did weathering and erosion affect the blue ridge mountains?
It can actually effect them because of the mountains, rocks and importantly the Weather. The weather can cause many effects in that place of mountains example the rocks can change shape and colour.
What are the three types of rocks you can find at the Rocky Mountains?
The Rocky Mountains, notable for containing the highest peaks in central North America, are mostly metamorphic rock, although they also include a combination of sedimentary rock and igneous rock.
What type of mountain is Jamaica blue mountains?
By 'type', I am asking for answers like fold mountains, you know from how they formed.
