Andes Mountains Quiz

What percentage of the world's bananas comes from Ecuador, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Guatemala?

Identify three climate zones that are found in these countries.

Describe the climate that seems best suited for growing bananas.​ ​ (a)  

• A hot humid climate with lots of sunshine
• A cold dry climate with lots of snow
• A hot dry climate with no rain
• A cold climate with lots of rain

How does this map describe the world's glaciers and ice sheets?

In the Andes, most people live at lower altitudes than the glaciers. How do the glaciers affect their lives?

How do you think this map will change in the future if global temperatures continue to rise?

What is the main commercial crop grown in the tierra templada?

• bananas

• coffee

• tomatoes

• wheat

At which of these elevation zones is the tree line found in the Andes?

• tierra fría

• tierra helada

• tierra caliente

• tierra templada

This is an image of the ruins of Machu Picchu in Peru. Which ancient civilization built this city?

• the Maya

• the Olmec

• the Aztec

• the Inca

The Andes Mountains line the west coast of

• Canada

• Mexico

• South America

• Central America