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What is the second-longest mountain range in the world?
Answer
Appalachians
The Appalachian Mountains are the second-longest mountain range in the world at approximately 2,190 miles long. Located in eastern North America, they stretch from Canada to Alabama and are known for their ancient geology and biological diversity.
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The Appalachians are among the world's oldest mountain ranges, worn smooth by billions of years of erosion.
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