Question about crustal uplift in ny?

[3AnswersQueen3]

hi i had a question on my earth science assignment that i didnt understand-we didnt even learn it but its due tmrow so please no rude comments and dont say search it on google just answer the question.
which regions in ny show evidence that crustal uplift was dominant over erosional forces in the past?
the answer shud be something like adirondacks, st. lawrence lowlands or hudson highlands. thanks alot

[jackknive]

I am not familiar with NY. What you are looking for is an area that is higher. Generally what it means for the crustal uplift to be dominant is that it is rising.

If it is eroding at the same rate as crustal uplift then there is no change in height. If it is eroding faster than rising, then there is a loss in height.

Often this is a mountainous area, but not always. It often also applies to coast lines, and references if it is an emerging coastline or a sinking one.

Sorry I am not more help, but I hope that is at least a bit to get you started.

[Katalex3648]

The Appalachian, Adirondacks, Alleghenies are all a result of crustal uplift. During the Alleghanian Orogeny (orogeny is another name for a mountain building episode) crustal uplift occurred when 2 continental plates collided. Here is a link to help you:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alleghenian_orogeny

Good luck, if you need any further help, email me