Question

1. the theory of (altiplano, continental drift) explains how seven continents came to be on earth.
2. europeans first settled in the (caribbean, atlantic) region of south america.
3. (brazil, argentina) is the largest country in south america.
4. (bolivia, chile) is a snake - shaped country in pacific south america.
5. the (andes, rocky) mountains are on the western side of south america.

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Explanation:

1. The theory of continental - drift explains the formation of continents. Altiplano is a plateau.
2. Europeans first settled in the Caribbean region of South America. The Atlantic is an ocean.
3. Brazil is the largest country in South America in terms of area.
4. Chile is a long and narrow, snake - shaped country in Pacific South America. Bolivia is more land - locked.
5. The Andes Mountains are on the western side of South America. The Rocky Mountains are in North America.

Answer:

1. continental drift
2. Caribbean
3. Brazil
4. Chile
5. Andes