Question

not all fold mountains are soaring peaks. the appalachians, stretching along north americas east coast, are generally low - lying, gentle slopes. millions of years ago, the appalachians were taller than the himalayas!
why did the author use the word \gentle\?
a to convey the amount of time it took for the mountain ranges to form
b to convey the length and width of north americas east coast mountains
c to convey the rounded and smooth appearance of the appalachians
d to convey the contrast with the force of most

Explanation:

The word "gentle" is used to describe the slopes of the Appalachians. In the context of mountain slopes, "gentle" implies a rounded and smooth appearance rather than steep or jagged.

• Option A: The word "gentle" has nothing to do with the time it took for mountain ranges to form.
• Option B: "Gentle" does not convey length and width.
• Option C: This aligns with the meaning of "gentle" in describing the slopes (rounded and smooth).
• Option D: There is no indication of a contrast with the force of mountain formation in the use of "gentle" here.

Answer:

C. to convey the rounded and smooth appearance of the Appalachians