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The Andes Mountains are locaed in South America. The Andes formed during the Cretaceous period (about 138 million to about 65 million years ago) when the Pacific crustal plate began to slowly slide beneath the South American plate, uplifting and folding the sedimentary rocks that comprise the Andes (see Plate Tectonics).
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What mountains on the western edge of south America are the?
The Andes Mountains form the 'spine' of South America
Where is the Atacama Desert located in relation to the Andes Mountains?
The Atacama is located to the west of the Andes Mountains in northern Chile and southern Peru.
Where is the Andes mountains located?
The Andes mountains are located along the western coast of South America, running through several countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina. It is the longest mountain range in the world, stretching over 4,300 miles.
What mountains form the western coast of South America?
The Andes.
Where is is Andes mountains?
It is located at Chile and Peru
Which mountains form the western coast of south amercia?
The Andes Mountains form the western coast of South America. They are the longest mountain range in the world and run parallel to the Pacific Ocean, extending from Venezuela in the north to Chile and Argentina in the south. The Andes play a significant role in the geography and climate of the region.
What is the desert located in Chile and the Andes Mountains?
The Atacama Desert is located in Chile at the foot of the Andes.
Where is Tierra Templada in the Andes Mountain?
Yes. tierra templada is located in the Andes mountains
What mountains range crosses more lines of latitude than any other?
The Andes Mountains, which are located in South America. They are the longest mountain chain in the world
Are the Andes Mountains in the Atacama Desert?
The Andes form the eastern border of the Atacama Desert.
Where are the Andean mountains located?
The Andes Mountains (4500 miles - 7240 km) are in South America.
What important ecological feature is located in Brazil?
The Amazon Rainforest is an important ecological feature located in Brazil. It is the largest tropical rainforest in the world and plays a key role in regulating the Earth's climate and biodiversity.
