Which of the following statements is true of the Appalachian Mountains?
A) The Appalachian Mountains first formed during the continental collision that resulted in the formation of Pangaea.
B) The Appalachian Mountains are the result of the extension that formed the Mid-Atlantic Ridge.
C) The Appalachian Mountains are an accreted terrain,formed during subduction that preceded modern tectonics.
D) The Appalachian Mountains include remnants of structures and rocks that formed during three distinct collisional orogenies.

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The Appalachian Mountains include remnants of structures and rocks that formed during three distinct collisional orogenies. These orogenies occurred during the Paleozoic era as different continents collided to form the supercontinent of Pangaea.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Appalachian