Life in the Andes F&C

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What is altitude sickness?

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Dizziness, nausea, headache from high elevations

Front

As you climb a mountain, the air gets

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thinner and colder

Front

What is one reason it is difficult to live in the Andes Mountains?

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The air is thin, and it lacks oxygen

Front

What farming methods do Andean farmers still use today?

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Terracing and irrigation

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What is the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds)?

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A rail line that reaches high elevations

Front

Why do trains on the Tren a las Nubes carry oxygen tanks and medical staff?

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To assist with altitude sickness

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What kind of animals are commonly used to transport goods in the Andes Mountains?

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Llamas and alpacas

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Why is it hard to travel in the Andes Mountains?

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The terrain is steep and rugged.