Which of the Following Statements About the Andes Mountains Is

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Andes Mountains is TRUE?

• A)The Andes run largely east-west across South America
• B)The Andes are among the oldest mountains on Earth
• C)The Andes contain a wealth of precious minerals and metals, including gold and silver
• D)The Andes are non-volcanic in origin
• E)No Andean peak exceeds 20,000 feet

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