What type of land is the blue ridge mountains?
The Blue Ridge Mountains are a physiographic province of the Appalachian Mountains in the Eastern United States. They run from southern Pennsylvania to northern Georgia, and the highest point is Mount Mitchell in North Carolina, which stands at 6,684 feet (2,037 m) above sea level. The Blue Ridge Mountains are made up of a variety of rock types, including granite, gneiss, and quartzite. The soils are generally acidic and thin, and the climate is humid continental with mild summers and cold winters. The Blue Ridge Mountains are home to a variety of plant and animal life, including oak, hickory, maple, and tulip trees, as well as black bears, white-tailed deer, and wild turkeys.