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Why are settlers attracted to the mountain areas of Latin America?
AngelaG16
Many people have settled in valleys near the mountains of Latin America because these areas are rich in mineral and soil resources.
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What is the tallest mountain in latin America?
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in Latin America.
What are some geographical features of Latin America?
Latin America or Central and South America has Four main geographical features: 1) Amazon forests and wetlands, 2) Andez mountains 3) Pampas (mainly grasslands) 4) Atacama desert
How have tectonic plates affected latin Americas physical geography?
Many parts of Latin America experience volcanic activity and earthquakes. This is due to the movement of five tectonic plates. The two highest mountain peaks in Mexico are volcanoes.
Which area of Latin America has only one navigable river?
The area of Latin America that has 1 navigable river is Central America.
What is Latin America's lowest point?
the lowest point in latin America (south America) is laguna del carbon... it is 344 feet below sea level
What is the longest mountain range in latin America?
Andes mountain is the longest mountain in Latin America
What is the tallest mountain in latin America?
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in Latin America.
What is the biggest mountain in Latin America?
The highest mountain in Latin America is Aconcagua in the Andes Mountain Range. It stands 6,960.8 meters tall and is located in Argentina.
What is the highest mountain in latin America?
Aconcagua is the highest mountain in Latin America. It is 22,837 feet in height and is also the tallest peak in all of the Americas.
Who or what group supported slavery in Latin America?
Spanish and Portuguese settlers.
When did Mestizos first come to Latin America?
They never "came to Latin America": they were the result of interracial marriages between European settlers and Native Americans.
What mountain range found in latin America is the longest in the world?
The Andes mountain range
What is the largest mountain range in latin America?
The Andes Mountain range, covering 7,000 Km (4,300 mi) of western South America.
Are there glaciers in Latin America?
Yes. There are over 50 glaciers in Latin America. Most of them are located within the Andes mountain range.
What Impact did Columbus have in Latin America?
He discovered it in 1492, prompting a wave of fortune-looking settlers.
What are the three major mountain ranges in Latin America?
The Andes in South America, the Sierra Madre in Mexico, and the Cordillera de Talamanca in Central America are the three major mountain ranges in Latin America.
What two mountain ranges are located in Latin America?
The Andes and the Sierra Madre are two mountain ranges located in Latin America. The Andes stretch along the western coast of South America, while the Sierra Madre runs through Mexico and Central America.
