The Rocky Mountains of western North America were produced in an orogeny called the ________.

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The Rocky Mountains of western North America were produced in an orogeny called the Laramide orogeny, which occurred during the Late Cretaceous to early Eocene periods (about 70 to 50 million years ago). The Laramide orogeny was characterized by immense pressure that caused the ancient rocks to bend, break, and rise up, resulting in the formation of the Rocky Mountains. The other answer choices are not related to the formation of the Rockies but represent different geological events or features.

The Rocky Mountains of Western North America Were Produced in an Orogeny