The Andes span how many countries? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The Andes span how many countries?

A. 7

B. 10

C. 9

D. 5

Answer: Option A

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The Andes extend through seven countries: Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina.

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The Great Dividing Range runs along the coast of which ocean in Australia?

A. Pacific Ocean

B. Southern Ocean

C. Atlantic Ocean

D. Indian Ocean

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The Great Dividing Range runs along the eastern coast of Australia, adjacent to the Pacific Ocean.

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Question #2

The Aravalli Range is a type of:

A. Residual mountain

B. Volcanic mountain

C. Block mountain

D. Fold mountain

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
The Aravalli Range is an example of fold mountains[reference:34], formed from plate tectonics and are the oldest fold mountains in India[reference:35].

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Question #3

The Western Ghats are one of the world's ten 'hottest biodiversity hotspots'. How many amphibian species are found here?

A. 79

B. 279

C. 179

D. 379

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
The Western Ghats have 179 amphibian species[reference:154][reference:155].

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