Which of Latin America's elevation zones is the coldest and experiences permanent ice and snow?

A.

Tierra Fría

B.

Tierra Helada

C.

Tierra Nevada

D.

Tierra Caliente

The correct answer is B. Tierra Helada. Tiera Nevada is also correct though, since they are used interchangeably. Tierra Helada means frozen land, while Tierra Nevada means Snowy Land. This area is covered in permafrost and is hither than Tierra Fria. It's the highest places on the Andes Mountains.