World's longest mountain ranges are found in

World's longest mountain ranges are found in
| World's longest mountain ranges are found in 

A. Himalayas

B. Alps 

C. Rock

D. Andes

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Right Answer is: D

SOLUTION

  • The Andes, the world’s longest mountain range, situated in the South American continent.
  • The longest mountain range in the world connects seven countries. This includes Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela. Its total length is 7,000 km.
  • The highest peak of Andes is Mount Aconcagua (6,959 metres) on the border of Argentina.
  • The Andes is a fold mountain range. Fold mountains are created where two or more of Earth’s tectonic plates are pushed together.

Note-  

  • Alps- Europe
  • Rocky – North America
  • Himalaya- Asia 

Ref: NCERT                    

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