The Applachian Mountains Printable Reading Comprehension
Apx. Grade Level: 6+ | Lexile Level: 1200 | Word Count: 530
Read the passage and answer the questions.
 

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Discussion Questions -

  1. How did the formation of Pangea lead to the creation of the Appalachian Mountains?
  2. Why does the Appalachian region receive so much rainfall compared to other parts of the U.S.?
  3. How did glaciers impact the plant and animal life in the Appalachian Mountains?
  4. What are some of the modern threats to the Appalachian Mountains and their ecosystems?
Reading Groups - This passage and activity serves as an excellent tool for enrichment-based reading groups in language arts or social studies.
Morning Work - The passage and question sets takes most students about 20 minutes to complete, making it an ideal solution for morning work.
Homework - This activity is a great way to assign homework in social studies or language arts.