The Andes mountain range extends along which of the following?

Question

The Andes mountain range extends along which of the following?

1. A. West Coast of India
2. B. West Coast of North America
3. C. East Coast of Australia
4. D. West Coast of South America (Correct answer)

Correct Answer

Option D — West Coast of South America

Detailed Solution & Explanation

The correct answer is West Coast of South America.

Key Points

• The Andes mountain range extends along the western coast of South America, running north to south for about 7,000 km through countries such as Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile and Argentina.
• It is the longest continental mountain range in the world and contains the highest peak outside Asia, Mount Aconcagua.
• The Andes lie along the west coast of South America, making option (D) correct.

Additional Information

• the Andes are a fold mountain range formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate, which also makes the region prone to earthquakes and volcanic activity.