Which of the following is an example of a second order of relief?
A) the North American plate
B) Pike's Peak
C) the Canadian and American Rockies
D) Mt. Capulin

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Second order relief refers to large-scale topographic features such as mountain ranges. The Canadian and American Rockies are a prime example of this, as they form a major mountain range that spans across two countries. The North American plate (A) is not a relief feature, but rather a tectonic plate. Pike's Peak (B) and Mt. Capulin (D) are examples of individual mountains, which are considered third order relief.

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