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The "continental backbone" of North America is the Rocky Mountains and of South America is the Andes. However, these are separate mountain ranges, on different tectonic plates.
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How is Loa River related to the south America deserts?
it runs through Atacama desert in south america
What is the mountain rage in South America?
The Andes runs along the West Cost of South America.
This line of latitude runs across christian area of south America and Africa?
africa
What mountain range runs along the entire length of the west coast of South America?
The Andes mountain range runs 5,000-miles along the length of South America. The Andes are the longest continental mountain range in the world.
What two hemispheres is south America mostly located in?
Both continents are located in what is called the Western Hemisphere. North America is the continent where it's northernmost islands are within the Arctic Circle, and extends south to near the Tropic of Cancer. Central America is the thin strip of land that conjoins North America to South America and runs through the Tropic of Cancer. South of that is South America, which has a similar shape to that of Africa except there is no significant horn on the eastern edge of the continent. The Equator runs through the northern part of South America, through the northern part of Brazil and southern part of Columbia. The Tropic of Capricorn runs through the southern half of the continent. The southernmost tip of South America is near Antarctica, but never close enough to be near the Antarctic Circle or South Pole. If you want a short answer, look at a world map! See the related link below for such a picture.
What does the phrase Continent's backbone mean?
The phrase "continent's backbone" is commonly used to refer to a mountain range that runs along the length of a continent, providing both physical and symbolic support to the landmass. Mountain ranges like the Andes in South America or the Rockies in North America are often described as the continent's backbone due to their significant size and impact on the continent's geography.
Is South America closer to the equator?
The Equator runs through Ecuador, a country in South America.
How is Loa River related to the south America deserts?
it runs through Atacama desert in south america
What are the mountains that run though South America?
The Andes is the mountain chain that runs through South America
How is loa river related to south America's deserts?
it runs through Atacama desert in south america
Is North America or South America South of the equator?
The Equator crosses South America, about 20% of South America is north of the equator and 80% is south of the equator.Both, actually. The equator line runs through the northern part. But, the majority of South America is south of the equator.
Does the equator cross the northern or southern part of south America?
The northern part
What mountain range runs northto south in south America?
Andes Mountains
Is south America 1 north of the equator 2 south of the equator 3 both south and north?
Both. The Equator runs through South America
Which continent the equator run through?
None. We say the equator runs through a continent not a continent runs through the equator. The equator runs through Africa and South America
What mountain range runs across the coast of South America?
Along Western Coast of South America, there are the Andes Mountains.
What is the mountain rage in South America?
The Andes runs along the West Cost of South America.
