Which two cities are separated by the high Andes and linked by one of the highest railways in the world?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lima and Huancayo, by a railway rising to about 4,800 m
- Step 1: The Central Andean Railway between Lima and Huancayo passes through high mountain passes. Step 2. It reaches about 4,800 m, among the highest rail points in the world. Answer: Lima and Huancayo. Why not the others: The other pairs are not linked by this railway.
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