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The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. The Andes range is about 7,000 km (4,300 miles) long, about 200 km (120 miles) to 700 km (430 miles) wide (widest between 18° south and 20° south latitude), and of an average height of about 4,000 metres (13,000 feet).
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What mountain ranges rises along the entire west coast of South America?
It is the Andes mountain range, which is about 4,500 miles (7,242 kilometres) long.
How do continental mountain ranges form?
The tectonic plate movement forms folds in the land over long expansions of time, therefore creating mountains. If you have a continental mountain range, the tectonic plate movement has been moving in that area for a long time.
Are the Himalayas located in the Pyrenees?
No. They are two separate mountain ranges, a long distance from each other. The Pyrenees are between France and Spain, and the Himalayas are in a number of countries in Asia.
What is the earth largest and highest mountain range?
The highest mountain range is the Himalayas, The longest mountain range is the Andes(7000km, or 4300 miles long), If you are including underwater mountain ranges the longest mountain range is called the Ocean ridges, it is a chain of mountains that runs on the sea floor of five ocean across the world, the total length of the system is 80000km or 49700 miles.
Where is the mountain chain located (describe)?
Mountain chains are long, continuous ranges of mountains that are typically found on land and are formed through tectonic plate movements. They can be located on every continent, with some famous examples including the Rocky Mountains in North America, the Andes in South America, the Alps in Europe, and the Himalayas in Asia.
What is the longest mountain range in North and South America?
From South to North, the Andes ranges over 4,300 miles from Argentina through Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru & Venezuela. The Andes mountain range is the highest mountain range outside of Asia. In contrast, the "Western Cordillera" is a "series" of mountain ranges extending from Alaska south to Mexico. The Rocky Mountains, part of the Western Cordillera, stretch a mere 3,000 miles.
What is the long mountain chain that runs along the west coast of South America?
The Andes.
The long mountain chain that runs along the west coast of South America is called the?
Andes.
How far do the Andes mountains run?
The Andes mountain range is about 7,000 km (4,300 mi) long.
What is the mountain range that is almost 4500 miles long?
Andes.
What are the mountain ranges made up of cordillera?
The Andes in South America, the Rockies in North America, and the Alps in Europe are examples of mountain ranges that are part of the Cordillera system. These mountain ranges are characterized by their long, continuous chains and high elevations.
Where is the worlds most longest mountain chain?
The longest mountain chain is the Mid-Oceanic Ridge, which runs under all 7 oceans and spans from around California to North of Greenland. It is estimated to be 49,700 miles long. The longest above seal level mountain range is the Andes Mountain Range, which runs down the west border of South America. It is estimated to be 4,300 miles long. The tallest mountain range is the Himalayas with 16 peaks above 26,000 ft, the highest of which is Mt. Everest at 29,035ft.
