Life in the Central Andes: Adapting to a Mountainous Region

Where are the Andes Mountains?

• Inner Asia

• Eastern South America

• Western South America

• Western Africa

How many miles do the Andes Mountains stretch on for?

• 5,000 miles

• 4,500 miles

• 3,500 miles

• 4,000 miles

How many elevation zones are found in the Andes?

• 3

• 2

• 5

• 4

The groups of ranges that make up the Andes are called

• Metizos

• Cordilleras

• Andes Minor

• Tierra Caliente

The Andes run through how many South American countries?

• 4 countries

• 6 countries

• 7 countries

• 8 countries

What is the temperature range at the base or lowest elevation of the Andes?

• 75F-80F

• 55F-65F

• 20F-55F

• 65F-75F

The pleasant climate of the Tierra Templada is excellent for growing what main commercial crop?

• corn

• potatoes

• coffee beans

• beans

In the Tierra Fria, the main physical features are

• steep and rugged mountains

• marshes, bogs, and other wetlands

• vast grassy plains

• dry, barren deserts

How have the native peoples of the Tierra Fria adapted to life at high elevations?

• They wear warm woolen clothes to protect them from the cold.

• They build thick-walled houses out of stone or adobe brick.

• They have developed larger lungs to get more oxygen from the thin mountain air.

• All of the statements are true.

Where are most of the mines located?

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Helada

• Tierra Bueno