Register
Based on the North America physical map found below, what is the difference between the Appalachian Mountains in the East and the Rocky Mountains in the West? The Rocky Mountains on the western side of
32.3k views
4 votes
Based on the North America physical map found below, what is the difference between the Appalachian Mountains in the East and the Rocky Mountains in the West?

The Rocky Mountains on the western side of North America have a higher elevation.

B
The Appalachian Mountains on the eastern side of North America have a higher elevation.

C
The Rocky Mountains are a part of the Great Plains on this map.

D
The Appalachian Mountains are located closer to Canada than the Rocky Mountains.

User Mastier
by
4.6k points

1 Answer

3 votes
Answer is A. Compared to the highest peak of the Appalachians of 6,684 feet (Mount Mitchel), the Rockies highest peak is 14,440 feet (Mount Elbert).
User Tushar Saha
by
4.1k points
Ask a Question
Welcome to QAmmunity.org, where you can ask questions and receive answers from other members of our community.

4.4m questions

5.7m answers

Other Questions

The Boston Tea Party refers to which of the following?
Given several pollution sources within a given region. You have determined the level of pollutants that the environment can tolerate and need to design a regulatory system that guarantees that tis limit
Which country had a significant presence in the coastal area (Barrier Islands) of present-day Georgia before the establishment of the colony of Georgia? A. England B. France C. Portugal D. Spain
A two-year-old child has a pet dog named Sophie. The child visits her neighbor and sees the neighbor's pet dog. Even though the neighbor's dog is larger and of a different color, the child points to it
Unilateral Contract:_________. A) Contract agreed to orally or in writing. B) Contract in which both parties make promises to perform; a promise is given in return for another's promise. C) A contract
Link Copied!