The Appalachian mountain range in the eastern United States is the oldest mountain range on the North American continent, dating back an estimated 480 million years ago. The Teton mountain range in the western United States is only 7-9 million years old, making them the youngest range on the North American continent. Which mountain range is taller and why?(1 point)

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Mountain height and age aren’t related.
Mountain height and age aren’t related.

The Teton mountain range because younger mountain ranges are taller.
The Teton mountain range because younger mountain ranges are taller.

The Appalachian mountain range because older mountain ranges are taller.
The Appalachian mountain range because older mountain ranges are taller.

They’re the same height.

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Mountain height and age aren’t related.