The Rockies formed first, around 80 million years ago during the Laramide orogeny. The Alps formed later, about 30-40 million years ago, due to the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates.
The Appalachians are the oldest mountain range in the world. North America has both the newest mountain range (the Rockies) and the oldest. The Alps are somewhere in between. Every other mountain range you can name is younger than the Appalachians.
Germany is located north of the Alps mountains. The northern boundary of the Alps is formed by the countries of Germany, Austria, and Slovenia.
No, the Alps are not a divergent boundary. The Alps are a mountain range formed from the collision of the African and Eurasian tectonic plates, a result of convergent boundary activity.
Yes, the Alps are an example of fold mountains. They were formed through the folding of rock layers caused by tectonic plate movements. The Alps are a prominent mountain range in Europe.
The rocky mountains, the cascades, Atlas mountains, Alborz Mountains and the Star Mountains. Go to this site for a complete list http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_mountain_rangesif i knew the answer i wouldn't write the question now would i
The Rockies began first
The Rockies have a lower elevation but higher latitude than the alps. So the alps are higher than the Rockies.
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The Alps, Rockies, Appalachians.
They are all mountains
The Andies is the longest.
The Rockies, Himalayas or the Swiss and French Alps
The Rockies, or Rocky Mountains, are generally higher than the Alps. The highest peak in the Rockies, Mount Elbert, reaches an elevation of 14,440 feet (4,401 meters), while Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps, stands at 15,781 feet (4,810 meters). However, when considering the highest peaks specifically, the Alps have Mont Blanc, which is taller than any peak in the Rockies.
The Alps were formed as a result of plate movements of the Earth's crust. Africa pushed north into Europe, and as a result the Alps formed. This is still happening, and the Alps are still rising.
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