🌍 GeographyUPSC 1999Soil

Physical regions marked as 1, 2, 3 and 4 on the given map are respectively :

aAndes, Brazilian Shield, Guyana Highlands and Amazon Basin
bAndes, Guyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield and Amazon Basin
cAmazon Basin, Guyana Highlands, Brazilians Shield and Andes
dGuyana Highlands, Brazilian Shield Andes and Amazon Basin
✓ Correct answer: a) Andes, Brazilian Shield, Guyana Highlands and Amazon Basin
Explanation1 is matched with Andes Mountains : The Andes Mountains, a powerful mountain range stretching along the western edge of South America, are geologically young and tec- tonically active.They were formed by the subduction of the Naz- ca Plate beneath the South American Plate.The range is known for its towering peaks, including Aconcagua, the highest moun- tain in the Americas.2 is matched with Brazilian Shield : The Brazilian Shield is a large geological region covering much of eastern and central Bra- zil.Made up of ancient Precambrian rocks, this stable area has been shaped by millions of years of erosion, resulting in rolling hills, plateaus, and escarpments.Rich in minerals like iron ore, gold, manganese, and diamonds, the Brazilian Shield has played a key role in the development of Brazil’s mining industry.3 is matched with Guyana Highlands : The Guyana Highlands, a plateau and mountain range in northern South America, stretch across Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana.Known for its ancient crystalline rocks and unique table-top mountains called tepuis, th

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