SSC MTS EXAM

SSC

WORLD GEOGRAPHY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which mountain chain passes through seven countries in South America and is the longest chain in the world?
A
Appalachians
B
Rockies
C
Himalayas
D
Andes
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 Andes is the world’s longest range of mountains and runs north to south along the Pacific Ring of Fire and seven countries from Venezuela to Chile.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Andes Mountains form one of the longest continuous mountain ranges in the world, extending along South America’s western coast. The range is about 7, 000 km (4, 300 mi) long, passing through Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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