Which of the Following Mountain Chains Is the Oldest, and Hence

question 31

Multiple Choice

Which of the following mountain chains is the oldest, and hence the most eroded?

• A) American Rockies
• B) Canadian Rockies
• C) Appalachians
• D) Sierra Madres

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