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Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains are a chain of mountains in the eastern United States. Ask questions about this vast system here.
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Which mountain has a higher elavation Appalachian mountain or Cascade Mountain?
The Cascade Mountains.
What are the four types of mountains and some examples of them?
Fault-block mountains formed by section of the earth's crust that have been tilted or lifted up by the movement of two close fault lines, large cracks in the earth's surface. these are usually smaller than other types of mountains and are often separated by valleys. other types of mountains are unwarped and volcanic. Volcanic mountains are formed by magma that is pushed out of the earth through a crack or weak place in the earth's crust. examples: East African Rift, Death Valley
Fold mountains are formed when rock is "squeezed" together. When plates collide, the rock along the edges crumples, creating a huge up and down pattern in layers of the earth's crust. examples: Jura mountains, Ridge and Valley Appalachians
Dome mountains are formed when magma pushes up the earth's crust without breaking the surface. This creates a rounded mountin that gently slopes toward the surrounding land and the magma under hardens. examples: Navajo Mountain in Utah, Bear Butte in South Dakota
Volcanic mountian starts out as a simple crack in the Earth called a volcanic vent. Magma erupts out of the ground as volcanoe flows, clouds of ash, and explosions of rock. This material falls back to Earth around the vent, and piles up around it. Over time (and sometimes quite quickly) a volcanic mountain builds up, with the familiar cone shape. examples: Mt. Fuji, Mt. Vesuvius (I hoped this helped)
Does Cadillac Mountain ME have higher elevation than Sandy Hook NJ?
Sandy Hook NJ is sea level, the Atlantic Highlands just behind Sandy Hook have an elavation of 36 feet, Cadillac Mt. Maine has an elavation of over 1,500 feet. Not even close
What is an exclamatory sentence for Appalachian mountains?
The Appalachian Mountains are extremely tall!
What state is known as the appalachian state?
No state uses the Appalachian State as its official nickname. There is a school called Appalachian State University. It is in North Carolina, which is the Tar Heel state
The British fought against the French and Huron Indians.
How is the land in Appalachian plateau affected by minning?
Because when you mine you hurt the place and it won't be healthy for the earth
What is a good opening for a paragraph about mt Everest?
I would mention that Mount Everest is the highest mountain in the world, maybe say about the history of those who have tried to climb it.
Why might wind gaps be more common in the desert than in areas such as the Appalachian mountains?
i think because rock composition
How were the Caledonian and the Appalachian Mountains the same?
The Caledonian and Appalachian Mountains are similar in that both mountain ranges were formed during the same geological period, specifically during the late Paleozoic era, around 400 million years ago. They are remnants of a larger mountain system resulting from the collision of tectonic plates, which led to significant orogenic activity. Both ranges exhibit similar geological features and rock types, reflecting their shared tectonic history. Additionally, they are part of the ancient supercontinent Pangaea, which contributed to their formation and alignment.
Where in New York state is the Appalachian Mountains located?
No its a mountain range on the east side of the USA
