Rainbow Mountain (Vinicunca), known for its colourful stripes, is in which region?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Cusco, in the high Andes near Ausangate
- Step 1: Vinicunca lies at about 5,000 m near Ausangate in the Cusco region. Step 2. Its stripes come from different mineral layers. Answer: Cusco. Why not the others: The other regions are in coastal or lowland settings.
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