Consider the following countries:
1. Bolivia
2. Brazil
3. Colombia
4. Ecuador
5. Paraguay
6. Venezuela
How many of the above countries do the Andes mountains pass through?
Consider the following countries:
1. Bolivia
2. Brazil
3. Colombia
4. Ecuador
5. Paraguay
6. Venezuela
How many of the above countries do the Andes mountains pass through?
Answer:
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The Andes Mountains are the longest continental mountain range in the world and run along the western edge of South America. Let us evaluate each country: Bolivia – ✔️ Correct The Andes pass extensively through Bolivia, forming the Altiplano region. Brazil – ❌ Incorrect Brazil lies to the east of the Andes. The Andes do not pass through Brazil. Colombia – ✔️ Correct The Andes enter Colombia from the south and split into three ranges (Cordilleras). Ecuador – ✔️ Correct The Andes run north to south through Ecuador and form a prominent part of its geography. Paraguay – ❌ Incorrect Paraguay lies east of the Andes and is not traversed by the range. Venezuela – ✔️ Correct The northernmost extension of the Andes enters western Venezuela, particularly the Cordillera de Mérida.