Question

Why is appalachian plateau known as piedmont plateau?

Answer 1

Appalachian Plateau Geologic Province. Located in the northwest corner of Georgia, Sand, Lookout, and Pigeon mountains belong to the geologic province known as the Appalachian, or Cumberland, Plateau. This plateau extends continuously from New York to Alabama and forms the western boundary of the Appalachian Mountains.

Answer 2

The Appalachian Plateau is known as the piedmont plateau because it is located between the ‘Atlantic coastal plains’ and ‘Appalachian Mountains’. The word “Piedmont” comes from the ‘Italian’ word “Piemonte” which means ‘foothill’.  

Explanation:

• The ‘Appalachian Plateau’ is located at the foothills of the mountains which is on the ‘western side’ of the ‘Appalachian Mountains’.  

• Hence they are referred to as the piedmont plateau. They are a continuous set of rugged mountains.  

• It has the characteristics of the ‘piedmont plateau’ and it extends from ‘New York to Alabama’.  

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