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The American Appalachian mountains a a good example of weathered mountains.
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Why do the smoky mountains look different from the rocky mountains?
The Smokey Mountains is older and has been weathered more than the Rocky Mountains
Why do the Rocky Mountains have sharp peaks not rounded peaks?
As mountains go, they are relatively new, and have not weathered.
Do mountains contain natural resources minerals coal etc?
I don't think mountains do as such, but when the rocks are pushed up and weathered by rain, sun and wind, mineral deposits are often exposed and therefore easier to find and extract, than if they are buried underground.
Why do mountains have rounded?
the peaks become weathered and eroded. that's why the peaks are rounded.
What happens to earth's crust when mountains are eroded?
The Earth's crust becomes weathered, and this can affect the landscape over time.
How the rocky mountain differ from the Appalachian mountains?
The Appalachians are older than the Rockies, and they are weathered and smooth. The Rockies are jagged and rough. The Appalachian mountains are covered with trees and brush, and many of the Rocky mountains are bare rock.
What kind of rock would you mostly find in a weathered basin?
Sedimentary
What kind of mountain has weathered and rounded peaks and gentle slopes?
These are either VERY old mountains formed by the crust compressing or mountains formed by the crust slowly pulling apart over time.
How do the rocky mountain differ from Appalachian mountain?
The Appalachians are older than the Rockies, and they are weathered and smooth. The Rockies are jagged and rough. The Appalachian mountains are covered with trees and brush, and many of the Rocky mountains are bare rock.
Are there more mountains in the east or the west of the US?
In the west. The western side of the Americas are the newest orogenesis zones, while in the east most have weathered down.
Where you can find mountains in the world?
Where can find mountains in the world
Where can i find the lyrics for we've weathered storms before?
www.lyrics007.ch - the best on the web in my opinion.
