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The Galapagos Islands are part of what continent?
The Galapagos are volcanic islands off the west coast of South America. They rise form the sea floor and are not part of any continent. They do however come under the political sovereignty of Ecuador.
Does the galapagos islands off south America form a isthmus?
Yes but look it up to make sure . owo
If a person sailed form marajo island to the galapagos islands which two ways could she travel?
1. Northwest through the Caribbean Sea then through Panama Canal , next Southwest to the Galapagos. 2.Head south to Cape Horn, then go North-west through the Pacific Ocean to the Galapagos islands WELCOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which is the biggest island of the Galapagos Islands?
The Galapagos Islands are volcanic islands located off the west coast of South America. The individual islands are either a shield volcano characteristic of a single volcanic caldera located in the highest point of the island and tapering off to a flat coast. In the case of Isabela Island it was formed by several shield volcanoes merging together to form a single island. Or several of the small islands were formed by a process known as geological uplift which are seen as flat table like islands.
Why did Darwin think the plants and animals of the Galapagos Islands were similar to those of the nearby coast of south America?
He thought the islands had been separated,which there is evidence of . So the animals and plants similar,but are suffering form geographic isolation.
Can you drive to the Solomon islands from Chicago?
No, you cannot drive from Chicago to the Solomon Islands. Chicago is located in North America and the Solomon Islands are located in the South Pacific Ocean. Some form of air or water travel will be necessary.
In what country are the galapos?
Hi, Perhaphs your question is "Where are the Galapagos?" The Galapagos Island are an archipelago of volcanic islands distributed around the equator in the Pacific Ocean. The Galápagos Islands form the Galápagos Province of Ecuador and are all part of the country's national park system. The islands have a population of around 40,000 and the principal language on the islands is Spanish. Hope this helped answering your question! -Adepena
What are facts about Fernandina?
Isla Fernandina is one of the largest islands in the Galapagos. It also has a modern form to it. It also contains a volcano on the island.
Which contenent is Mexico located in?
North America, though culturally it's part of Latin America and is sometimes considered (with Central America and the Caribbean islands) to form a "Middle America" intermediate between North and South.
Where are the charam islands?
The Chatham Islands are located in the Pacific Ocean south of the country of New Zealand. The Chatham Islands are composed of 10 islands and form an archipelago.
What are four physical features of the Galapagos islands?
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Which mountain form the western coast of south America?
According to a map of South America, the Andes Mountains form the western coast of South America.The Iemden.
