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Which is the oldest mountain of South America continent ?
Detailed Explanation:
Pacaraima Mountains in the Guiana Highlands are among the oldest geological formations on Earth, with rock formations dating back over 2 billion years.
The Andes Mountains formed approximately 50 million years ago through tectonic plate collision, making them significantly younger than Pacaraima.
Which is the mountain range along the Mediterranean Coast of Asia Minor?
Detailed Explanation:
Taurus Mountains run parallel to the Mediterranean coast of Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), extending from the Aegean Sea to eastern Turkey.
The range separates the coastal Mediterranean region from the central Anatolian Plateau, with peaks like Mount Demirkazik (3,756 m). Other options: Kirthar (Pakistan), Alborz (Iran), and Pontic (Black Sea coast) are not on the Mediterranean coast.
The Andes extends along which of the following?
Detailed Explanation:
The Andes is the world's longest continental mountain range, stretching approximately 7,000 km along the west coast of South America.
It runs through seven countries—Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Chile, and Argentina—parallel to the Pacific Ocean.
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