Aconcagua

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/aconcagua

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Where is Aconcagua?Principal Cordillera, Andes Mountains, Mendoza Province, Argentina
2. Which continent is Aconcagua in?Highest peak in the Americas; highest peak outside Asia
3. What is the hemispheric status?Highest peak in the Western and Southern Hemispheres
4. What is Aconcagua and why is it special?Aconcagua is the tallest mountain in South America and the whole Western Hemisphere. It rises to about 6,967 meters (22,858 feet) and is part of the Andes mountain range.
5. Why do climbers like the Polish Glacier route?The Polish Glacier is a famous climbing route on Aconcagua. Many climbers use it because it is well known and has been climbed for many years.

Principal Cordillera: The main mountain range forming the backbone of the Andes.
Cryosphere: All the parts of Earth where water is in solid form, like ice and snow.
Hypoxia: A condition where the body is deprived of adequate oxygen supply.