Appalachian Mountains
Definition
The Appalachian Mountains are a major mountain range in eastern North America. They extend from Newfoundland in Canada to central Alabama in the United States.
Analogy
Imagine if your spine was visible on your back - it would be like a long chain with many links. That's what Appalachian Mountains are to North America - they're like its backbone, stretching over 2,000 miles across several states!
Related terms
Great Smoky Mountains National Park: A national park straddling North Carolina and Tennessee that encompasses part of the Appalachian Mountain range.
Blue Ridge Mountains: A segment of the larger Appalachian Mountain range known for its bluish color when seen from distance due to trees releasing isoprene into atmosphere.
Appalachian Trail: A famous hiking trail extending over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine along the crest of the Appalachian Mountains.
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