Describe the Andes under the heading: Extent

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Long stretch of young fold mountains that run parallel to pacific coast in Western part of South America

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South America: Major Physical Features

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अध्याय 10: South America: Location, Area, Political and Physical Features - Exercise

अध्याय 10 South America: Location, Area, Political and Physical Features
Exercise | Q 5.1

Identify who I am

I am a narrow neck of land that joins South America to North America and separates the Atlantic Ocean from the Pacific Ocean.

Identify who I am

I am the highest peak of the second highest young fold mountain chain of the world, with a height of 6,960 metres above sea level :

Write true or false.

Lake Titicaca and Lake Poopo are saltwater lakes.

Describe the Andes under the heading: Significance

Explain the following: Selvas

Explain the following: Pampas

Explain the following: Gran Chaco

Describe the La Plata river system.

On a blank outline map of South America mark and name the following:

Picture study
The picture here shows the world’s highest waterfall, which is in South America. Identify the waterfall.