South America Physical Geography

South America Physical Geography

By Mr. Fiegen

South America

• South America, the fourth-largest continent, extends from the Gulf of Darién in the northwest to the archipelago of Tierra del Fuego in the south.

Multiple Choice

South America is the ________________ largest continent.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

Multiple Choice

How many countries are within South America?

• 8

• 10

• 12

• 14

Multiple Choice

How many different physical regions are in South America?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Multiple Choice

What mountain range is found in South America

• Appalachian

• Andes

• Ural

• Hindu Kush

Multiple Choice

The Andes Mountains is the longest mountain range in the world. What direction do they run?

• East to West

• North to South

Multiple Choice

How many major rivers are located in South America?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Multiple Choice

What is the largest river, in terms of area, in the world?

• Amazon

• Nile

• Mississippi

• Orinoco

Multiple Choice

Where does most of the water from the Amazon come from?

• Underground

• Andes Mountains

• Rainfall

• Ocean

Multiple Choice

The coastal plains are often _______________________.

• Tropical

• Wet

• Dry

• Temperate

Multiple Choice

What desert can be found along the western coast of South America?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Atacama

• Kalahari