Q. Which of the following pairs of mountains and respective highest peaks are matched correctly?
Andes – Mt. Aconcagua
Atlas – Mitchell
Rockies – Mt. Elbert
Appalachian – Mt. Toubkal
Choose the correct answer using the codes given below: Answer:
Only 1 & 3
Notes:
The Andes is the longest continental mountain range in the world. The highest peak is Mount Aconcagua. Ojos del Salado on the Chile-Argentina border is the highest volcano on earth.
Atlas Mountain range across the north-western stretch of Africa through Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia. The highest peak is Toubkal in southwestern Morocco.
Rocky Mountains is one of the longest fold mountains in the world and extends from Canada to Western US (New Mexico State). Mt. Elbert is its highest peak.
Appalachian Mountains is a fold mountain with rich in mineral resources. Mt. Mitchell, North Carolina, US is its highest peak.