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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 is definition of magnitude in science?
Magnitude is how much the earth moved during an earthquake and is determined by the distance the marking device moves above and below the straight line on a seismograph.
What animal is raised for its fine wool in the Andes mountains?
vicuña it is a relative of the llama if you want more info go to wikipedia the wool is very expensive because they have little wool which is fine and can be shorn every three years the Inca valued them for their wool royalty used to be the only ones allowed to wear the fur it is very soft when sewn together
they were protected by the law they were declared endangered in 1974 and only 6,000 were left today their are about 350,000 it is the national animal of Peru
if you want more info go to wikipedia
How long is a flight from England to Japan?
On average, a flight from England to Japan takes 12 hours.
Who was the first person to climb the Andes?
Andes is a mountain range in South America, More commonly known as 'The Andes'. The Andes extend to seven countries, in alphabetical order: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela, some of which are known as the Andean States.
The highest point is Mt. Aconcagua, the first attempt on Aconcagua by a European was made in 1883 by a party led by the German geologist and explorer Paul Güssfeldt. The first recorded ascent was in 1897 on a British expedition led by Edward FitzGerald. The summit was reached by the Swiss guide Matthias Zurbriggen on January 14 and by two other expedition members a few days later.
The ancient Inca city located in the Andes mountains is?
Well I dont Exactly, Know Because Im Not Something that is an instrument butt you know its okaay but it was in mexico guadalajara ocampo tepa!
How did the language of Quechua spread throughout the Andes?
The Roman Catholic Church used Quechua to preach Christianity.
I do believe this was the Incas.
What is the ancestry of the people who live in the andean countries?
In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry. In most Andean countries, the people have Native American or mestizo ancestry. In Colombia and Ecuador, people also have African ancestry. In Colombia, Argentina, and Chile, people also have European ancestry.
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
