Question

which of the following statements about mountain ranges in the united states and canada is false?
a. the piedmont region is the fall line between the appalachian mountains and the east coast of the us.
b. the sierra nevada mountains and the cascades both follow the pacific coast.
c. the rocky mountains are east of the appalachian mountains.
d. the highest peaks in the rocky mountains are over 14,000 feet high.

please select the best answer from the choices provided.

○ a
○ b
○ c
○ d

Explanation:

• Option A: The Piedmont is the fall line between Appalachians and the east coast, true.
• Option B: Sierra Nevada and Cascades follow the Pacific Coast, true.
• Option C: Rocky Mountains are west of Appalachian Mountains, so this statement is false.
• Option D: Rocky Mountains have peaks over 14,000 feet, true.

Answer:

C. The Rocky Mountains are east of the Appalachian Mountains.