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