Consider the following countries: I. Bolivia II. Brazil III. Colombia IV. Ecuador V. Paraguay VI. Venezuela Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?
Explanation
Statement I: Correct *Andes pass through Bolivia, forming the Altiplano plateau.*
Statement II: Incorrect *Andes do not pass through Brazil, which lies on the Brazilian Plateau.*
Statement III: Correct *Andes pass through Colombia, where they split into three mountain chains.*
Statement IV: Correct *Andes run north-south through Ecuador, shaping its geography.*
Statement V: Incorrect Paraguay lies in the interior lowlands; Andes do not pass through it.
Statement VI: Correct *The Venezuelan Andes extend into western Venezuela (Cordillera de Mérida).*
Correct Answer: (C) Only four Andes pass through: Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela Not through: Brazil, Paraguay