Yes.
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The Grand Tetons are part of the Teton Range in Wyoming. The Teton Range is the youngest mountain range in the Rocky Mountains, so no, the Grand Tetons are not the oldest mountains in the world.Additional information:The Tetons contains some of the oldest rocks, but is one of the youngest mountain ranges in North America.Many believe that the Appalachians are the oldest mountain range in world.
They are fault-block mountains.
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Cumulatively
There are different theories about the name of the Tetons. The most common explanation is that French trappers named the South, Middle, and Grand peaks, Les Trois Tetons, meaning "the three breasts." Another theory is that the mountain was named for the Teton Sioux tribe of Native Amiericans.
Jackson Lake is the largest lake in Grand Teton National Park.
13,770 feet (4198 m)