World History, Grades 9-12

A11

South America: Physical

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Mt. Huascarán22,133 Ft.

6,746m

Mt. Ojos del Salado22,615 Ft.

6,893m

Mt. Aconcagua

22,831 Ft.6,959m

Mt. Illampu21,066 Ft.

6,421m

Mt. Sajama21,463 Ft.

6,542m

Cristóbal Colón Peak18,948 Ft.

5,775m

Chimborazo20,703 Ft.

6,310m

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