GK
BASIC GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
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Question
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The longest mountain range in the world is
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The Andes
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The Rockies
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The Alps
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The Himalayas
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The world’s longest above-water mountain range is the Andes, about 7, 000 km (4, 300 mi) long. The range stretches from north to south through seven countries in South America, along the west coast of the continent: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.
Detailed explanation-2: -The ranges of the Andes Mountains, about 5, 500 miles (8, 900 km) long and second only to the Himalayas in average elevation, constitute a formidable and continuous barrier, with many summits exceeding 20, 000 feet (6, 100 metres).
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