Question

Which of Latin America’s elevation zones is the coldest and experiences permanent ice and snow?

A.
Tierra Fría
B.
Tierra Helada
C.
Tierra Nevada
D.
Tierra Caliente

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. Tierra Helada. Tiera Nevada is also correct though, since they are used interchangeably. Tierra Helada means frozen land, while Tierra Nevada means Snowy Land. This area is covered in permafrost and is hither than Tierra Fria. It's the highest places on the Andes Mountains.

Answer 2

The five elevation zones of Latin America are : Tierra caliente (hot land), Tierra templada (temperature land), Tierra fria (cold land), Tierra helada (icy land), and Tierra Nevada (snowy land). The coldest zone which experiences permanent ice and snow is Tierra Nevada. Correct answer:C It is the highest place found within the Andes mountains.