Consider the following statements about Andes mountain ranges
1. Andes are the longest continental mountain ranges in the world and have second highest average height after Himalayas.
2. Like Himalayas, these are also Fold Mountains formed by interaction between Nazca plate and South American plate.
3. Just like Himalayas, the Andes are also devoid of any volcanoes.
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Explanation:
Statement 1 and 2 are correct
The Andes are fold mountains formed due to subduction of Nazca and Antarctic plates beneath the south American plate.
Statement 3- Unlike Himalayas, the Andes have several active volcanoes like Ojos Del Salado (highest active volcano on earth), Cotopaxi etc.