TROPICAL NORTH

Venezuela is located west of Columbia and shares a border with Panama?

• True
• False

The Orinoco River has more than 400 tributaries.

• True
• False

Colombia's coastal Choco region is one of the driest places on Earth.

• True
• False

Colombia is the world's leading producer of emeralds.

• True
• False

Fishing is major activity in the Tropical North's economy.

• True
• False

In what country is Angel Falls, the world's highest waterfall, located?

• Colombia
• Venezuela
• United States
• Ecuador

What feature of the Galapagos Islands makes them an ideal home to many unusual animals?

• heavily populated with humans
• attract many tourists who feed the animals regularly
• isolated and many have no human population
• similar to a huge zoo that puts the animals on exhibit

How do trade winds affect the climate of Guyana, Suriname, and French Guiana?

• Winds only affect the inland climate
• winds mean warmer temperatures year round
• winds bring warm air currents from the highlands
• winds keep coasts cooler than expected

Which country is South America's top producer of oil?

• Venezuela
• Ecuador
• Colombia
• Suriname

What physical features in Ecuador and Colombia allow them to grow bananas and coffee?

• high arid plains
• differing elevations and climates
• acidic soils
• rich river valleys