Appalachian Mountains

geographical name Ap·pa·la·chian Mountains \ˌa-pə-ˈlā-ch(ē-)ən, -sh(ē-)ən; -ˈla-ch(ē-)ən\

Definition of APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS

mountain system E North America extending from Labrador & New Brunswick SW to N Alabama; highest peak Mt. Mitchell 6684 feet (2037 m)

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAINS Defined for Kids

geographical name Ap·pa·la·chian Mountains \ˌap-ə-ˈlā-ch(ē-)ən, -ˈla-ch(ē-)ən, -ˈlā-sh(ē-)ən\

mountain system E North America extending from S Quebec to central Alabama

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