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The Appalachian mountains were once higher than the rocky mountains are todayhow is this possible?
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∙ 12y ago
because collision plates move them apart
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y agoYes
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Who has more mountains the rocky mountains or the Appalachian mountains?
the rocky mountains are higher because the rocky are 14,400 and the appalachian is 3,000
Which mountains are higher the Rocky Mountains or the Appalachian?
The Rockies are higher at 14,440 feet, the Appalachians are 3,000 feet
Does the Piedmont have higher elevation than the Appalachian mountains?
no because the Appalachian mountains is taller than the Piedmont
Which mountain range is higher the Appalachian mountains or the rocky mountains?
rocky
Is the Appalachian mountain taller than the rocky mountain?
Rocky Mountain is taller than Appalachian Mountain. But they are both the tallest mountains in North America
Why was the Appalachian mountain was once higher than the rocky mountains?
It is because of the altitude. The Appalachian Mountains are shorter than the Rocky Mountains. The lower the moutain the warmer the mountain. The higher the mountain the colder the mountain. By J.O.B
Which mountains are higher Appalachian or the Rockies?
The Rockies are higher at 14,440 feet, the Appalachians are 3,000 feet
Which mountain range is higher the rocky mts or the appalation mts?
Appalachian mountains
Which mountain has a higher elavation Appalachian mountain or Cascade Mountain?
The Cascade Mountains.
Why are the peaks of the rocky mountains are higher and more jagged than the Appalachian mountains because?
The Appalachian mountains are about 400-500 million years old and have thus been eroded down. The Rocky mountains are very young (they are still being built) and are therefore much higher and jagged as the forces of erosion have not yet had time to grind them away.
Witch area has a higher elevation Appalachian mountain or rocky mountain?
The Rocky mountains are bigger than the Appalachia Mountains. Its true you can look it up.
Which has higher elevations the southeast or northwest?
ElevationsThe northwest has higher elevation than the southeast does. If you want to know why go look it up on a different website because I am not sure why. I think it is because the rocky mountains are higher that the Appalachian mountains.
