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Q · Mountains and Their Typesmedium · 45s
Which type of mountain is the Andes range?
TopicMountains and Their Types
Question Typemultiple choice
Difficultymedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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The Andes are fold mountains formed by the subduction of the Nazca Plate beneath the South American Plate, causing the folding and uplift of rock layers along the western edge of South America.
Final Answer: Option A - Fold mountains