Andes

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/andes

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. How long is Andes?Approximately 8,900 km (5,500 mi)
2. How high is Andes?Approximately 4,000 m (13,000 ft)
3. What is the location?Western edge of South America, spanning seven countries
4. What is the highest peak?Aconcagua at 6,961 m (22,838 ft)
5. What are the Andes Mountains?They are the longest continental mountain range in the world, stretching about 8,900 kilometers across South America. They shape the continent’s environment, cultures, and human settlements.
6. Where do the Andes run?They run along the western edge of South America, crossing seven countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

American Cordillera: A nearly continuous chain of mountain ranges forming the western backbone of the Americas.
Geodetic Position: A location's position relative to the Earth's center, considering its shape.
Hydrology: The scientific study of the movement, distribution, and quality of water on Earth.
Biodiversity: The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.