Which mountain range runs through the eastern United States from Alabama to Maine?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. The Appalachian Mountains
- Step 1: The Appalachian Mountains are a vast mountain range situated in eastern North America, extending roughly 2,050 miles (3,300 km) from central Alabama to Newfoundland along a generally southwest–northeast axis. Answer: The Appalachian Mountains. Why not the others: None of these fit: The Cascade Range; The Sierra Nevada; The Rocky Mountains.
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