Question

PLEASE HELP ASAP How do the Rocky Mountains differ from the Appalachian Mountains? *

5 points
A. The Appalachian are about 300 million years older than the Rocky Mountains and rise to much higher elevations.
B. The Rocky Mountains run north to south, and the Appalachians run east to west.
C. The Rocky Mountains are about 80 million years old and rise to much higher elevations than the Appalachians.
D. The Rocky Mountains are about 300 million years older than the Appalachians and have been much more worn down by the elements over time.

Answer 1

The correct response is Option C: The Rocky Mountains are about 80 million years old and rise to much higher elevations than the Appalachians.

Step-by-step explanation:

The Appalachian Mountains and the Rocky Mountains are two of the most significant mountain ranges in North America. The Appalachian Mountains are much older than the Rocky Mountains. The Appalachian Mountains formed approximately 480 million years ago and the Rocky Mountains are approximately 80 million years old. The Appalachians used to reach the heights of the Rocky Mountains or the Alps in Europe but they have been eroded through time. Technically the Appalachian Mountain Range extends up into Newfoundland in Canada and the islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The Rockies extend from northern British Columbia to New Mexico.