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The 'Guiana Highlands', an extensive plateau region noted for table-top mountains called tepuis, is located in the northern part of which continent?

A. Africa
B. South America✓ Correct Answer
C. North America
D. Australia

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Guiana Highlands form a major mountainous plateau situated in the northern part of South America, primarily spanning Venezuela, Guyana, and Suriname. Features like the African continent or North America host entirely different geographical formations such as the Sahara or the Canadian Shield. Landforms like tepuis are unique table-top mountains formed by sandstone erosion in this region.

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