Andes

Plants in the Andes have adaptations such as hairy leaves to protect against intense UV radiation, specialized root systems to access water in rocky terrain, and the ability to store water in succulent tissues to survive dry periods. They also have unique strategies to withstand extreme temperature fluctuations and high-altitude conditions.

The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are colliding, causing the rise of the Andes Mountains through a process known as subduction. The Nazca Plate is being forced beneath the South American Plate, leading to the formation of the mountain range.

Andesite is the volcanic rock named after the Andes mountain range. It is a type of fine-grained extrusive igneous rock that is commonly found in the Andes region due to the volcanic activity in the area.

The amount of snow in the Andes Mountains varies depending on the location and altitude. On average, the Andes can receive between 2 to 6 meters (6.5 to 20 feet) of snow per year in some higher elevation areas. However, this can vary significantly depending on the specific region and year.

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The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is longer than both the Andes and the Rocky Mountains. The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is a continuous underwater mountain range that runs through the Atlantic Ocean, stretching for about 16,000 kilometers. The Andes and the Rocky Mountains are both much shorter in comparison, with the Andes spanning about 7,000 kilometers and the Rockies about 4,800 kilometers.

Subduction of nazca plate beneath TE south American plate since nazca plate is an oceanic plate, which means it is more dense than the south American plate, which is continental. Oceanic plates have 3.0g/cm^3 of density. Continental have 2.8g/cm^3 of density. Denser plate always sinks beneath less dense plates :)

That point is about 28 miles north-northwest of the center of Bogotá, Colombia.

The South American Plate and the Nazca Plate are the two plates that converge to form the Andes mountain range. The Nazca Plate is subducting beneath the South American Plate, leading to the uplift of the Andes through volcanic activity and compression.

Lipids are broadly defined as molecules that are hydrophobic (insoluble in water) or ampiphilic (possessing both hydrophobic and hydrophilic properties). Phospholipids are a subgroup of ampiphilic lipids which contain a negatively charged phosphate group.

Weather in Bolivia is generally dry and cold, owing to its extreme elevation. However, the lower rain forest region is generally much wetter and warmer. Since the country is very high up, breathing may be difficult for the first few weeks of your stay.

The Andes are an extension of the North American Rocky Mountains and the South American mountains that continue up through Central America.

Plate tectonics explain the formation of mountains by mountain chains may form where plates move together. As plates move apart, magma may rise to the surface, forming a volcano.

The name of the lake is Lake Titicaca. It is one of the highest navigable lakes in the world, located in the Andes Mountains at an elevation of 12,507 feet above sea level.

(1) Himalayas -- Convergent between continental-continental collision of Indo-Australian and Eurasian plates.

(2) Aleutian islands -- Convergent between oceanic-oceanic collision of Pacific plate beneath North American plate.

(3) Andes Mountains -- Convergent between oceanic-continental collision of Pacific plate beneath South American plate.

(4) San Andreas Fault (Zone) -- Transform boundary (sometimes called a conservative boundary) between Pacific and North American plates.

(5) Iceland -- Divergent boundary along the Mid-Atlantic Ridge arm of the Mid-Ocean Ridge, separating North America to the west and Eurasia to the east. *Also* a large hot spot, which is what brought Iceland to the surface, rather than remaining undersea.

(6) Japan -- Convergent boundary between Pacific plate beneath North American plate (yes, Japan is on the North American plate).

(7) Mount St. Helens -- Convergent boundary between Juan de Fuca beneath North Americna plate.

Convergent boundaries build mountains (technically divergent do too, but no one ever thinks about them -- but they're lots and lots of small volcanoes)

Continental-continental --> crust slams together like two buses, neither plate can subduct, rock squirts up and out, you get the Himalayas (Indo-Australian and Eurasia)

Oceanic-oceanic --> crust meets and the older, denser, cooler one subducts. It reaches a depth that it melts, the new magma rises to the surface, pops out as a volcanic lava flow. Thousands of flows later, you have dry volcanic islands poking out of the surface. Because this is happening along a plane, you get a whole chain - an volcanic island arc like the Aleutians (Pacific plate below North American plate)

Oceanic-continental --> crust meets and the oceanic will *always* subduct. Just like oceanic-oceanic, it melts and rises and pops out, but this time on a dry continental surface. Again, thousands of flows later, you have a volcano. Again, as it's on a plane, you get a whole mountain range.

The plateau located in southern Argentina between the Andes mountains and the Atlantic Ocean is called the Patagonian Plateau. It is characterized by vast expanses of steppe grasslands, low mountain ranges, and semi-arid conditions.

People vist the Andes for the culture and fun of it. They have people out there that like cold, snowy weather, and live for the thrill of being and outdoors man.They also want to see the Andes! Another fact is that you can meet cute men!!!

No, the Amazon River flows through the Amazon Rainforest and into the Atlantic Ocean, not the Pacific Ocean. The Andes mountain range is located to the west of the Amazon basin but the river does not flow through it.

They were pushed up from the earth underneath in the ages of the Continental drift. Two masses of land colliding together will make for extra terrain to seep up through the cracks forming mountains

The so-called Japanese Alps run the full length of Honshu, the main island of Japan. The ball park estimate for their length is something on the order of 1,000 miles. This "spine" roughly bisects Honshu along its length, and is divided into three moderately distinct regions. From north to south, they are the Hida, the Kiso and the Akaishi Mountains. You might want a link, and you've got one below.

Aconcagua is a mountain located in the Republic of Argentina. Aconcagua is not a volcano, though this is a widespread misconception. This mountain is the highest point in the Andes.

Literally, it is a granite monolith...pretty solid inside and lacks an atmosphere. I guess as close as you can get is: Dry, with 0% humidity, and not much wind and pretty much a stable 63 or so degrees depending on how far inside you go. :)

The Andes mountains play a significant role in shaping South America's climate by influencing factors such as temperature, precipitation, and wind patterns. They act as a barrier that blocks moisture-laden air, leading to the formation of rain shadows and different climate zones on either side of the mountain range. The mountains also contribute to the formation of unique ecosystems and biodiversity.

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