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Appalachian ProvincesGeology of National Parks

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Geomorphic Provinces

• Provinces are: Piedmont, 2; Blue Ridge, 3; Valley and Ridge, 4; Appalachian Plateaus, 5

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Relief Map

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Fall Line

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Great Smoky Fault

• Phtotos, Dr. Anton Oleinik

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Tight Folding

• Photo Dr. Anton Oleinik, JFC 2004