Why are the natural resources of the arctic islands not being removed very quickly?
a. demand for them has dropped in recent decades
b. harsh climate and transportation distances make it difficult and costly
c. wildlife makes the area too dangerous for people
d. canadians are concerned about annoying russia

Stone mountain was formed during the formation of the blue ridge mountains around 300-350 million years ago and is considered part of the appalachian mountains. it formed as a result of the upwelling of magma from within the earth's crust. this upwelling, or solidified to form the that became stone mountain.