The Appalachian Mountains were formed about 280 million years ago through the process of __________.

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The Appalachian Mountains were formed through a process called collision, where two tectonic plates (the North American plate and the African Plate) collided, causing the formation of a supercontinent known as Pangaea. This collision caused the rocks at the edge of the North American continent to buckle, fold, and fault, resulting in the formation of the Appalachian Mountains.

The Appalachian Mountains Were Formed About 280 Million Years Ago