Geography
Picture 1
- Identify the landform.
- Where is it located?
- Research and name a few of the diverse wildlife found here.
Picture 2
- What is notable about this mountain?
- To which mountain range does the peak belong to?
- What led to the formation of this long mountain range?
South America
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Answer
Picture 1
The given picture depicts Atacama Desert, which is the driest region of the world.
The Atacama Desert is located in Chile, South America.
Diverse wildlife adapted to these extreme conditions includes the Andean flamingo, various species of reptiles, and the gray fox.
Picture 2
Cotopaxi (5,911 m) is one of the highest active volcanic peaks in the world.
This peak belongs to the Andes Mountains.
The Andes were formed in relatively recent period in the long history of the Earth. Rocks on the Earth's surface were compressed and folded owing to the forces acting in the interior of the Earth. This continues even today and makes this region prone to earthquakes and volcanic activities.
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