Geological history
These are some of the oldest mountains on Earth.
The appalachian mountains
This type of climate is found in the northern Appalachians.
humid continental climate
Name one animal commonly found in the Appalachian region
bear, deer, or beaver
These large, elevated areas of relatively flat land are found in the Appalachian region
plateaus
Name one natural resource found in the Appalachian region
lumber, coal, fresh water, or minerals
These two types of rocks are found in the Appalachian region
sedimentary and volcanic rocks
This type of precipitation can be especially heavy in the northern and central Appalachians during winter
snowfall
Name one type of tree found in the Canadian Appalachian region
fir, birch, pine, cedar, or chestnut tree
This natural force, involving the movement of Earth's crust, helped create the Appalachian Mountains
tectonic plate movement
Name one major industry in the Appalachian region that is the proccess cutting down and processing trees
forestry
This process happens when large pieces of Earth's crust collide, helping form mountains
plate tectonics colliding and overlapping
As you climb higher up a mountain, temperatures generally do this
decrease
This fungus destroyed American chestnut trees during the 20th century
chestnut blight
This is the tallest mountain in the Canadian Appalachians, located in Quebec
Mont Jacques-Cartier
Name two major industries in the Appalachian region besides forestry
mining, agriculture, tourism, or fishing