During the Late Paleozoic (Devonian through Carboniferous), the tectonic and topographic configuration of the Appalachian region in eastern North America was most similar to the ________.
A)Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau
B)Andes
C)Afar Rift
D)western California

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During the Late Paleozoic, the Appalachian region was part of the supercontinent Pangaea and was located near the southern edge of the continent. The collision of the North American plate with the African plate during this time period resulted in the formation of a mountain range that is often compared to the modern-day Himalayas and Tibetan Plateau because of its size and height.

During the Late Paleozoic (Devonian Through Carboniferous), the Tectonic and Topographic