Which mountain range is labeled “A” on the map?

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Himalayan Mountains

• Mount Everest

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Which mountain range is located in the western half of the United States?

• The Sierra Nevada Mountain range is located in the western half of the United States.

• The Appalachian Mountain range is located in the western half of the United States.

• The Rocky Mountain range is located in the western half of the United States.

• The Himalayan Mountain range is located in the western half of the United States.

Which natural feature is located in the area labeled letter Y?

• The Mississippi River

• The Sierra Nevada Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

Which geographic feature is drawn on the map?

• The Sierra Nevada Mountains

• The Appalachian Mountains

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Hudson River

Where in the United States are the Rocky mountains located?

• East / Eastern United States

• West / Western United States

In which part of the United States is the Appalachian mountains located?

• East / Eastern United States

• West / Western United States

Choose THREE facts about the Appalachian mountains. Be sure to choose 3 answers.

• Oldest mountain range in U.S. Around 480 million years old.

• Young mountains- around 130 million years old.

• Weathering and erosion have worn them down, causing these mountains to become shorter.

• Has the longest hiking-only trail in the world.

• Located in the west / western U.S.

Choose THREE facts about the Rocky mountains. Be sure to choose 3 answers.

• Older mountain chain, over 300 million years old.

• Younger mountain chain in U.S. - 130 million years old

• Longest mountain chain in U.S. It runs over 3,000 miles.

• Has some of North America's tallest peaks. Has taller, steeper, and rockier cliffs.

Part of this mountain chain is located in Georgia.

• Appalachian mountains

• Rocky mountains

• Sierra Nevada mountains

Many different animals call the Appalachian mountains home including bears, white-tailed dear, and beavers.

• True

• False