Unit 4: South America

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the relative location of South America?

• North of North America

• East of the Atlantic Ocean

• West of the Pacific Ocean

• South of North America

Multiple Choice

What country is the star located?

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Chile

• Argentina

Multiple Select

Which countries in South America border the Pacific Ocean?

• Brazil

• Chile

• Ecuador

• Argentina

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The Pampas are a treeless grassy plain found in the

part of South America.

Multiple Choice

Why are the grasslands of the Pampas and Llanos important for cattle ranching?

• They have rich mineral resources

• They are close to major cities

• They provide extensive permanent pasture

• They have a tropical rainforest climate

Open Ended

Describe one environmental challenge faced by the Gran Chaco region and its impact on local populations.

Multiple Choice

What country is the Amazon Rainforest primarily found in South America?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Chile

• Argentina

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the Amazon River Basin is correct?

• It is the smallest river basin on earth.

• It has a cold climate with few animal species.

• It includes the Amazon Rainforest and is home to diverse animal species.

• It covers less than 1 million square miles.

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The Amazon River has more than

tributaries.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are true about the Strait of Magellan and Tierra del Fuego?

• The Strait of Magellan is located in northern South America.

• Tierra del Fuego is an archipelago off the southernmost tip of South America.

• The Strait of Magellan separates South America and Tierra del Fuego.

• Tierra del Fuego is part of the Falkland Islands.

Multiple Choice

Which countries claimed the Falkland Islands in the 18th and 19th centuries?

• Argentina, Great Britain, and France

• Spain, Great Britain, and Argentina

• Spain, Great Britain, and France

• Argentina, Brazil, and Chile

Open Ended

Explain how latitude affects the climate zones in South America, using examples from the map.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following cities in South America has the largest population?

• Buenos Aires

• Rio de Janeiro

• Bogota

• São Paulo

Open Ended

Explain why São Paulo developed large favela communities and discuss the significance of this phenomenon in the context of urban growth.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Lima, Peru is correct?

• Lima became the capital after Spanish independence in 1821.

• Lima generates less than 10% of Peru's GDP.

• Lima is not a political center.

• Lima is located in Brazil.

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The leading copper producer in South America is

Multiple Select

Which of the following are natural wonders found in Colombia?

• Rainforests

• Deserts

• Clear oceans

• Soft sands

Multiple Choice

Which of the following correctly lists countries from South America?

• USA, Canada, Mexico, Cuba

• Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Peru

• Spain, Portugal, Italy, France

• China, Japan, South Korea, India

• Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Machu Picchu is correct?

• It was built in the 19th century.

• It was discovered in the 15th century.

• It was once an estate for the Incan emperor.

• It has written records from the Inca.

Multiple Choice

Which islands are known for their unique biodiversity or economic prosperity?

• Galápagos and Trinidad & Tobago

• St. Croix and Galápagos

• Trinidad & Tobago and St. Croix

• Galápagos and St. Croix

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Due to the Treaty of Tordesillas,

is the official language in Brazil.

Open Ended

How have migration patterns influenced the culture of Suriname?

Multiple Choice

What is the most widely practiced religion in South America?

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Roman Catholicism

• Protestant Christianity

Multiple Choice

Which animal is commonly associated with traditional Andean culture in South America?

• Llama

• Horse

• Elephant

• Camel

Multiple Choice

The _____________ River runs through Brazil and into Peru and Ecuador, and is the second-longest river in the world.

• Nile

• Orinoco

• Amazon

• Guyana

Multiple Choice

Which of these countries is not part of South America?

• Colombia

• Peru

• Mexico

• Bolivia