Consider the following countries : I. Bolivia II. Brazil III. Colombia IV. Ecuador V. Paraguay VI. Venezuela Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?
- AOnly two
- BOnly three
- COnly fourCorrect
- DOnly five
Explanation
The Andes mountains pass through four of the listed countries:
I. Bolivia: Yes, the Andes run through western Bolivia, including major peaks and the Altiplano plateau.
II. Brazil: No, the Andes do not pass through Brazil. Brazil's terrain is dominated by the Amazon Basin and Brazilian Highlands, not the Andes.
III. Colombia: Yes, the Andes extend into Colombia, forming three distinct mountain ranges (Cordilleras).
IV. Ecuador: Yes, the Andes run through the center of Ecuador, dividing the country into distinct geographical regions.
V. Paraguay: No, Paraguay is located in the interior of South America, east of the Andes, and consists mainly of plains and low hills.
VI. Venezuela: Yes, the Andes extend into western Venezuela, though they are less prominent than in other Andean countries.

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