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The Andes Mountains: A Geological Overview
Contributed by: Hayward
  • 1. Which tectonic plates are primarily responsible for the formation of the Andes?
A) Pacific and North American plates
B) Nazca and South American plates
C) African and South American plates
D) Indian and Eurasian plates
  • 2. What is the highest peak in the Andes Mountains?
A) Mount Everest
B) Pico de Orizaba
C) Aconcagua
D) Ojos del Salado
  • 3. The Andes stretch along which continent?
A) North America
B) South America
C) Asia
D) Africa
  • 4. Which of the following resources is abundant in the Andes region?
A) Coal
B) Iron
C) Copper
D) Diamonds
  • 5. Which major city is located at a high elevation in the Andes?
A) Quito
B) La Paz
C) Santiago
D) Bogotá
  • 6. Which country does the Andes NOT run through?
A) Brazil
B) Argentina
C) Chile
D) Peru
  • 7. The Patagonia region is located in which part of the Andes?
A) Southern Andes
B) Eastern Andes
C) Central Andes
D) Northern Andes
  • 8. Which river runs along the eastern side of the Andes Mountains?
A) Columbia River
B) Nile River
C) Rio Grande
D) Amazon River
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