The Appalachian Mountains Were Formed as a Result of the Collision

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Essay

The Appalachian Mountains were formed as a result of the collision of North America and Africa at the end of the Paleozoic era. Describe what the Appalachians looked like when formed and what has caused them to become a series of gently sloping hills today.

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