The Andes & Geographyđ
What is the highest peak in America?
Mount Aconcagua
What is the main river of Mendoza?
Mendoza River
Uspallate is a valley, what is a valley?
A flat area between mountains
Who built Ruta 7?
The Andes Army (San MartĂnâs soldiers)
Why can we find fossils and shells in the park?
Because it was under the Pacific Ocean millions of years ago
What is the second highest mountain in Mendoza after Aconcagua?
Mount Tupungato
What are Mendozaâs two main agricultural products?
Vine and olive
What activities can you do in Uspallata?
Rafting, zipline, horse riding, mountaineering
When was Ruta 7 built?
1814â1816
Complete the motto: âWelcome to Aconcagua Park, whereâŚâ
The earth meets the sky
How many people live in Las Cuevas?
800
How many days of sunshine does Mendoza have per year?
300
What is the population of Uspallata?
3000
What was the first transportation between Argentina and Chile?
The train
What caused the height of Aconcagua to drop by 1m20 in 2010?
An earthquake in Chile
The Andes block the rain coming from the ocean
One year of Mendoza rain equals...
One week of Buenos Aires rain
What famous movie was filmed in Uspallata?
7 Years in Tibet
Why was the train closed for 10 years (1934â1944)?
Because of a big avalanche
Why is Laguna Espejo called âMirror Lakeâ?
Because it reflects Aconcagua
Why are the "false seven colors" mountain called so?
Because Purmamarca already owns the ârealâ ones
Why is water called âgoldâ in Mendoza?
Because water is scarce and precious for agriculture and life in this dry region
Who was the famous lead actor in the famous movie filmed in Uspallata?
Brad Pitt
What is the Chilean mountain road after the border called?
Caracoles (The Snail Road)
Why is the mirador called âHorconesâ?
Because the view shows Aconcagua between two other mountains forming a V (a funnel shape called âhorconesâ)