Consider the following countries :

I. Bolivia
II. Brazil
III. Colombia
IV. Ecuador
V. Paraguay
VI. Venezuela

Andes mountains pass through how many of the above countries?

(a) Only two
(b) Only three
(c) Only four
(d) Only five

The correct answer is (c) Only four.

Explanation

Here is a breakdown of which countries on the list are part of the Andean states:

I. Bolivia:Yes. The Andes are a dominant feature of Bolivia, splitting into two major ranges.
II. Brazil:No. Brazil is located on the eastern side of the continent and does not contain any part of the Andes range.
III. Colombia:Yes. The Andes chain extends north into Colombia.
IV. Ecuador:Yes. The Andes run directly through the center of Ecuador.
V. Paraguay:No. Paraguay is a landlocked country, but it is located east of the Andes.
VI. Venezuela:Yes. The northeastern-most branch of the Andes (the Cordillera de Mérida) is in northwestern Venezuela.