Altitudinal Zonation in the Central Andes

What is the warmest altitudinal zone?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

Which altitudinal zone will you find a snow line?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

Which zone has an elevation of 6,000-12,000 feet?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

Which zone is nicknamed "The Land of Eternal Spring?"

• Tierra Cailente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

Which zone can we find Machu Picchu in?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

What crop can we find being grown in Tierra Helada?

• Corn

• Bananas

• Peanuts

• Quinoa

Which zone will we find a tree line?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada

If you are living in the Tierra Caliente zone, what kind of clothing are you going to be wearing?

• Heavy wool clothing

• Long sleeved shirts

• Light clothing

At what elevation is Tierra Helada?

• 0-3,000 feet

• 3,000-6,000 feet

• 6,000-12,000 feet

• 12,000-15,000 feet

In which zone do farmers begin using terracing?

• Tierra Caliente

• Tierra Templada

• Tierra Fria

• Tierra Helada