How old are the Appalachian Mountains estimated to be?
Correct answer(s):
- 500 million years
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Geography
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The Appalachian region is famous for which type of fall foliage?
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Which famous U.S. President led a military campaign through the Coastal Plains during the Civil War?
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- William Tecumseh Sherman
The Appalachian Mountains span how many U.S. states?
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- 13
Which endangered species is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Eastern Cougar
What type of climate is most common in the Appalachian Mountains?
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The Appalachian Mountains are home to which type of forest ecosystem?
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- Temperate deciduous forest
Which of the following animals is native to the Appalachian Mountains?
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- Eastern black bear
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- Surfing culture
What was the purpose of the Lewis and Clark Expedition?
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- Find a route to the Pacific Ocean
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- Newport, Oregon
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Who explored the California coast in the 18th century?
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- Juan de Fuca
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Which event significantly impacted Native American populations in the Basin and Range Province?
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Which landform is common in the Outer Coastal Plain?
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