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History of the American Appalachian Mountains

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Which mountain range serves as the backbone of the eastern United States, stretching from Canada to Alabama?

  1. Rocky Mountains

  2. Sierra Nevada

  3. Appalachian Mountains

  4. Cascade Range


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Appalachian Mountains are a vast mountain range that runs along the eastern coast of North America, from Canada to Alabama.

What is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Mount Mitchell

  2. Mount Washington

  3. Clingmans Dome

  4. Mount Marcy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mount Mitchell, located in North Carolina, is the highest peak in the Appalachian Mountains, with an elevation of 6,684 feet.

When did the formation of the Appalachian Mountains begin?

  1. 500 million years ago

  2. 200 million years ago

  3. 100 million years ago

  4. 1 billion years ago


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The formation of the Appalachian Mountains began approximately 500 million years ago, as a result of the collision of tectonic plates.

What is the name of the ancient supercontinent that existed before the formation of the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Gondwana

  2. Laurasia

  3. Pangea

  4. Rodinia


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Pangea was the supercontinent that existed before the formation of the Appalachian Mountains, and it began to break apart around 200 million years ago.

Which Native American tribes were among the earliest inhabitants of the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Cherokee

  2. Iroquois

  3. Shawnee

  4. Lenape


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The Cherokee, Iroquois, Shawnee, and Lenape tribes were among the earliest inhabitants of the Appalachian Mountains.

What was the name of the European explorer who first documented his travels through the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Christopher Columbus

  2. Hernando de Soto

  3. John Smith

  4. Henry Hudson


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Hernando de Soto was the first European explorer to document his travels through the Appalachian Mountains in the 16th century.

Which European country established the first permanent settlements in the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. England

  2. France

  3. Spain

  4. Portugal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

England established the first permanent settlements in the Appalachian Mountains in the 17th century.

What was the name of the conflict between the British and French for control of the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. French and Indian War

  2. Seven Years' War

  3. American Revolutionary War

  4. War of 1812


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The French and Indian War was a conflict between the British and French for control of the Appalachian Mountains in the 18th century.

Which famous American folk song is associated with the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Old MacDonald Had a Farm

  2. Yankee Doodle

  3. Home on the Range

  4. Oh, Susanna


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The folk song 'Oh, Susanna' is associated with the Appalachian Mountains and the California Gold Rush.

What is the name of the scenic hiking trail that traverses the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Pacific Crest Trail

  2. Appalachian Trail

  3. Continental Divide Trail

  4. John Muir Trail


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Appalachian Trail is a scenic hiking trail that traverses the Appalachian Mountains from Georgia to Maine.

Which U.S. state is known as the 'Birthplace of Country Music' and is located in the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Tennessee

  2. Kentucky

  3. Virginia

  4. North Carolina


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Virginia is known as the 'Birthplace of Country Music' and is located in the Appalachian Mountains.

What is the name of the national park that protects a large portion of the Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains?

  1. Yellowstone National Park

  2. Grand Canyon National Park

  3. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

  4. Yosemite National Park


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Great Smoky Mountains National Park protects a large portion of the Great Smoky Mountains, a subrange of the Appalachian Mountains.

Which Appalachian Mountain peak is known for its distinctive bald summit and is a popular tourist destination?

  1. Mount Washington

  2. Clingmans Dome

  3. Mount Mitchell

  4. Mount Marcy


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Clingmans Dome is known for its distinctive bald summit and is a popular tourist destination in the Appalachian Mountains.

What is the name of the region in the Appalachian Mountains known for its rich biodiversity and unique plant and animal species?

  1. Blue Ridge Mountains

  2. Great Smoky Mountains

  3. Appalachian Plateau

  4. Ridge and Valley Province


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Great Smoky Mountains are known for their rich biodiversity and unique plant and animal species.

Which Appalachian Mountain range is famous for its rugged terrain and challenging hiking trails?

  1. Blue Ridge Mountains

  2. Great Smoky Mountains

  3. Appalachian Plateau

  4. Ridge and Valley Province


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Blue Ridge Mountains are famous for their rugged terrain and challenging hiking trails.

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