What Was the Final Mountain Building Collision That Formed the Appalachians

question 23

Multiple Choice

What was the final mountain building collision that formed the Appalachians?

• A) Allegheny orogeny.
• B) Acadian orogeny.
• C) Catskills orogeny.
• D) Taconic orogeny.

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