Earth: An Introduction to Physical Geology (12th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0134074254
ISBN 13: 978-0-13407-425-2

Chapter 1 - Section 1.8 - The Face of Earth - Concept Checks - Page 32: 3

Answer

There are two main groups of young mountains on earth. The first group stretches from Alaska, down the west coast of the United States, through Central America, and down the west coats of Soup America. The second group begins in upper Africa, stretches through lower European countries like Italy, and becomes what are known as the Himalayan mountains. The mountain range then splits, going up the coast of china into Russia, and down into Papua New Guinea.

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There are two main groups of young mountains on earth. The first group stretches from Alaska, down the west coast of the United States, through Central America, and down the west coats of Soup America. The second group begins in upper Africa, stretches through lower European countries like Italy, and becomes what are known as the Himalayan mountains. The mountain range then splits, going up the coast of china into Russia, and down into Papua New Guinea.
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