ANDES HIGHLAND.

Key to Relief Map,

38. Andes Highland.'

In what part of the world ridge is the
Andes highland? In what direction does it
extend ?

The Andes highland reaches one fifth of the
distance round the earth. It consists: of a

long and narrow plateau, with many ranges
of mountains.

Some of the peaks of the Andes are so
‘high that snow lies on them all the year.

On which side of the Andes are the great
plains ? :

A very useful animal, called the Wama, is found in
the Andes. This little beast sometimes carries loads
on its back over the mountains. :

The llama has a thick pad on the sole of each
foot, and is well fitted to climb steep rocky paths.

A few years ago, long trains of Hamas often
went winding down the mountain sides, with loads
_ of silver ore,—the rock from which silver is taken.
On the return trip the llamas carried food, clothing
and tools to the people who lived far above .the
coast.

Cars and mules now carry most of these goods.

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Outside the World Ridge.

39. Rocky Mountain Highland.

Where is the Rocky Mountain highland?
In what direction does it extend ?

This mass of land is about as long as that
of the Andes. ;

Which of these highlands looks wider than
the other? Which looks the higher ?

The Rocky Mountain highland consists of a
wide plateau, broken by lofty ranges, and cut

by deep valleys. .

The main range is called the Rocky moun-
tains.

 

Llama.