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The Rocky Mountains starting forming when the Mesozoic era begun.

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How do snow storms form in the Appalachian Mountains or the Rocky Mountains Where do these storms get their moisture?

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Which mountains form the western coast of America?

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Did the Rocky Mountains form the north boundary of Oregon country?

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The Rocky Mountains are in Canada.We will climb the rocky mountains this week.


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What mountain range extends from New Mexico to Alaska?

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