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Andes
The longest continental mountain range in the world, Andes is a chain of uplands in the western coast of South America. The range is approximately 7,000 kilometers long, between 200 km to 700 km wide and about 4,000 meters tall.
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What are the highest mountain ranges made up of?
rocks that were deposited and lithified beneath the sea and have since been folded or raised vertically along faults
How many mountains in The Andes?
there are about 45 different types of mountains in the andes
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What are five things you can do in the Andes?
There is now a hotel up there and people go on trips and get tours of the mountains and about how the Andes mountains became famous. There are farms to see and you can get the train up to the mountain for some sight seeing.
How were the Andes mt range the Himalayas and the islands of japan formed differently?
The Andes were formed when one tectonic plate was driven below another, elevating part of the South American plate. The Himalayas were formed (and are still being formed) by crushing and folding of one tectonic plate as another is driving into it. The Japanese island chains were formed (and are still being formed) by two tectonic plates pulling slightly apart from each other. Magma boils upward, forming new land.
What animal have four legs ands has two syllables in its name?
My anwer is horses, lions, giraffes, lizards, tigers, kittens, and puppies. :) :)
Will your dog die because she ate half a package of Andes Mints?
It depends on the ingredients in the mints. You should take her to the vet. You'll find out most likely depending on the size, breed, age, and how many she actually ate. I hope she is okay!
What country are the Caucasus Mountains located in?
The Caucasus Mountains, are located in Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and southwest Russia. They are considered a boundary between Europe and Asia. Based on various interpretations it has been disputed as to which continent these mountains are part of but current opinions tend to list them as Asian mountains. See Related Links for a map
Three advantages and disadvantages of living in the Alps?
It is hard to get to safety if there was a disaster or something.
The primary empire located in the Andes when the Spanish first arrived in the New World was?
It was the Inca, not the Aztec. The Aztec were located in Central America, and the Inca were spread across the Andes (Peru, Chile, Bolivia, etc.)
Will moth balls around an above ground pool get rid of insects and wasps ands hornets?
Probably not. It is their smell in an enclosed space that keeps moths at bay. The smell from moth balls in the open would be quickly blown away.
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What is one example of a hydroelectric project in the Andes?
there is a project in the andeas where instead of turning the turbines using water they poo down these shoots and when the poo hits the turbines they move and create electricity
What earths features form the longest mountain ranges on earth?
Barberton Greenstone Belt in eastern Africa is the oldest mountain range on Earth (3.5 billion years old) - this is evident if you understand the formation of the continents.
The Guiana Highlands in South America are thought to be the earth's oldest surface (2 billion years old): it includes a large mountain plateau.
Then there is the Medicine Mountain on Wyoming were they have dated rocks to 2-3 billion years ago.
However, on top of all this we have the 3.8 billion year old 25 mile long band of zircon crystal rocks embedded in the Isua crust in Greenland!
A lot of people in the USA. think that the Appalachians were among the oldest mountains formed. Although they are very impressive, stretching from the Eastern USA. to Canada, Labrador, Scotland and down to Morocco, they were formed only about 680 mya during the formation of Pangaea. But we now know that Pannotia preceded Pangaea and another super-continent called Rodinia formed 1,100 mya.
So if we have evidence of mountains at 3.8 bya, we must have had a land mass on Earth even way before then? This seems to contest the theory that the Earth was totally underwater until 3.8 bya, and that we still don't know?
Much research has been done in the St. Francois mountains of South East Missouri. They have been considered the oldest range by many geologist. Volcanic episodes created many unique, beautiful, and odd formations throughout this mountain range which is located within the Ozark Plateau. The Precambrian exposures of Pilot Knob are regularly studied by geologist from around the world. The draw to these exposure's seem to be that they are found only in two places around the world, at Pilot Knob Missouri in Iron County and in New Zealand. Elephant Rocks and Johnson Shut-ins are two more examples of strange and unique results of geological events. The area is rich in geological formations and is very secluded which makes this a favorite site of geologist, hikers and other outdoor enthusiasts.
What are some unusual names that have been given to mountains and mountain ranges?
Pickens Nose mountain in NC
How do the Andes and the cold Peru current make this one of the driest places on earth?
becouse it dosent rain or snow
How have the Andes mountains affected settlement in south America?
All along the west and south coasts of South America, the Andes are a barrier to movement in interior. As a result, more settlement in South America has occurred along the eastern and northern coasts.
Why is the Andes mountains of Peru the cultural heart?
The andes mountains was the cultural hearth for the incas that live in peru.
The longest mountain range on earth's surface is the?
The Ocean Ridge (also known as Mid-ocean ridge), which runs more than 40,000 miles on the sea floor of five oceans is the longes mountain chain in the world. The longest mountain range on dry land is the Andes, which stretch 4300 miles through seven countries in South America.
