SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is the name of the mountain range on the Eastern side of the United States?
A
Rocky Mountains
B
Sierra Madre
C
Appalachian Mountains
D
Atlas Mountains
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Appalachian Mountains (French: Appalaches), often called the Appalachians, are a system of mountains in eastern to northeastern North America.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Appalachian Mountains are also known as the Easter mountains. The Appalachian Mountain range is found in the eastern side of North America. It is roughly 480 million years old.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Appalachian Mountains run north to south in the eastern third of the United States, passing through every coastal state north of Florida and all the way up into Appalachian Canada. They also move slightly westward into other states, including Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.

Detailed explanation-4: -Not all fold mountains are soaring peaks. The Appalachians, stretching along North America’s east coast, are generally low-lying, gentle slopes. Millions of years ago, the Appalachians were taller than the Himalayas! Millions of years of erosion, however, have taken their toll.

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