GK
WORLD GEOGRAPHY
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The tierra helada and the puna are the lowest vertical climate zones in South America. The llanos and the pampas are two grasslands areas in South America.
Detailed explanation-2: -∎ Five climate zones: Caliente (hot), Templada (warm), Fria (cold), Helada (frozen), and Paramos.
Detailed explanation-3: -The tierra helada and the puna are the highest vertical climate zones located above the tree line. These zones are areas of permanent snow and ice on the peaks of the Andes.
Detailed explanation-4: -Vertical climatic zones are particularly well-defined in the Andes, ranging from humid to warm (tierra caliente) at the base or foothills; temperate and semi-humid (tierra templada) at mid-level; cool and dry (tierra fría) in the highlands; and cold to freezing (tierra helada) in the glacial summit areas.