South America Review

In which country is the Amazon River basin mostly located?

• Argentina
• Colombia
• Brazil
• Mexico

Which of the following is NOT an important feature of the Amazon River?

• It is an important trade route into inland South America.
• It creates fertile land when it floods.
• It can’t be used most of the year because of ice.
• It contains 20% of the world’s fresh water.

What type of climate does MOST of South America have?

• Arid
• Tropical
• Semi-arid
• Mild

What country is currently the leading producer of coffee?

• Europe
• North America
• Brazil
• Argentina

What two countries are landlocked?

• Colombia and Paraguay
• Ecuador and Argentina
• Bolivia and Paraguay
• Bolivia and Uruguay

The geography of both Mexico and Venezuela has allowed them to be among the Top 10 world producers of which resource? 

• Oil
• Fish
• Sugar
• Fruit

The Amazon Rainforest is located mainly in ___________.

• Peru
• Brazil
• Amazonia
• Mexico

Who are the major trading partners of Venezuela?

• Venezuela doesn’t trade internationally
• USA and China
• USA, Argentina
• USA, Brazil and Colombia

Where do MOST people choose to live in Brazil and Venezuela?

• Urban areas
• Rural areas
• Brazilian Highlands
• Amazon Rainforest

Venezuela is a world leader in the production of ___________.

• sugar cane
• oil
• fish
• lumber