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WorksheetsLife in the Andes F&C
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 9mins
Match the words to their definitions.
Adapt
Height above sea level
Irrigation
Shaping land into steps for farming
Elevation
Method of bringing water to plants
Terracing
To change/adjust to fit an environment
Viaduct
Bridge with many supports over low area
What is altitude sickness?
Dizziness, nausea, headache from high elevations
Sickness caused by COVID19.
A virus like strep throat.
Vomiting caused by the flu.
As you climb a mountain, the air gets
thinner and colder
thicker and warmer
humid and cold
humid and warmer
What is one reason it is difficult to live in the Andes Mountains?
The soil is too dry for farming.
The air is thin, and it lacks oxygen
The mountains are too flat for building.
There is no wildlife to hunt.
What farming methods do Andean farmers still use today?
Tractors and greenhouses
Terracing and irrigation
Hydroponics and aquaponics
Pesticides and fertilizers
What is the Tren a las Nubes (Train to the Clouds)?
A modern highway through the Andes
A rail line that reaches high elevations
A pack animal route through the mountains
An airplane route over the Andes
Why do trains on the Tren a las Nubes carry oxygen tanks and medical staff?
To prevent fires from starting
To assist with altitude sickness
To help travelers cross rivers
To fix the train at high elevations
What kind of animals are commonly used to transport goods in the Andes Mountains?
Camels and goats
Llamas and alpacas
Elephants and horses
Sheep and cattle
Why is it hard to travel in the Andes Mountains?
The roads are always flooded.
The terrain is steep and rugged.
There are no rivers to cross.
It is too cold to build transportation systems.
Andean farmers grow crops like sugar cane at (a) elevations and coffee at (b) elevations.
Locate the Andes Mountains on the map.
