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Why aren't the Appalachian mountains as high as they were before?
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Over time, the Appalachian Mountains have been worn down by erosion from wind and rain. All mountain ranges do this.
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Why is West Virginia called the Mountain State?
West Virginia is called the Mountain State because it has a rugged topography with many mountains, including the Appalachian Mountains and the Allegheny Mountains, that cover a significant portion of the state's landscape. This mountainous terrain has shaped the state's history, culture, and economy.
What are two provinces that have high mountains?
b.c albtera
Why do people can not live in the high mountains?
very difficult to breathe
What climate is found in the high mountains?
Cold and sometimes snowy.
How high are the Apennine Mountains?
2,912 m/9,554 ft
How are Appalachian and rocky mountains similar?
They are both high mountain ranges.
Are the Appalachian mountains still up?
No, mountains that are 100 miles high just disappear every now and then.
Is the Appalachian mountains one of the highest mountains in the world?
It's high, but not recommended as one of the top ten highest mountains in the world.
HOW are rocky mountain and Appalachian mountains similar?
They are both high mountain ranges.
What is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?
the highest peak in the Appalachian mountains is mount mitchell and i think its about 1856m high.
Are the Rockies are Appalachian mountains higher?
no the rockies are more then twice as high no the rockies are more then twice as high no the rockies are more then twice as high
What landforms are from the west to the east coast?
Coastal ranges, valley, mountains, high desert, Rockies, Great Plains, Appalachian mountains, east coast.
How high is Georgia's highest point?
Brasstown Bald mt. sits at 4,784 feet of elevation in the Appalachian mountains.
Why is Pennsylvania cosidered a place of hills and valleys?
The Appalachian Mountains--with the Allegheny Mountains and Pocono Mountains--make high elevations and deep valleys. But the whole state has rolling hills and steep cliffs.
What caused the Appalachian mountains not to be as high as they used to be?
erosion from rain, wind, snow,hail, and any other types of wheather
What is a very high and sharply rising rock formation?
A very high, sharply rising rock formation is called a mountain. Some of the most famous mountain ranges in the United States include the Rocky Mountains, the Boulder Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains.
Describe the Allegheny Mountains in Pennsylvania?
The Appalachian Mountains have a northeast-southwest orientation and runs for about 400 miles (640 km) from north-central Pennsylvania, through western Maryland and eastern West Virginia, to southwestern Virginia.
