Question

which of the following statements about the physical geography of latin america is false? a. the longest mountain range in the world is found in latin america. b. the panama canal is partially man - made. c. rivers meet the ocean at estuaries, such as the rio de la plata. d. el niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity. please select the best answer from the choices provided.

Explanation:

El Niño is a climate - related phenomenon, not a series of volcanic eruptions. It is characterized by the warming of the central and eastern Pacific Ocean, which affects weather patterns globally. The Andes, the longest mountain range in the world, are in Latin America. The Panama Canal is indeed partially man - made. Estuaries are where rivers meet the ocean, like the Rio de la Plata.

Answer:

D. El Niño is a series of volcanic eruptions caused by tectonic activity.