Caribbean South America Sect 1

What are the grasslands of Venezuela and Colombia called?

• the Andes 
• the Llanos
• cordillera
• Guiana highlands

Which are higher?

• The Andes Mountains
• The Guiana Highlands

What is...a mountain system made up of roughly parallel ranges?

• the Llanos
• cordillera
• highlands
• Amazon Basin

What type of climate does the Llanos have?

• tropical savanna
• tropical highlands
• hot-cool climate
• humid-tropical

Why does the rain forest have more trees than the Llanos?

• rainfall is year round
• rainfall is only seasonal
• the soil is rich with minerals
• its the animals habitat

Where are the Andes located?

• western Venezuela
• eastern Venezuela
• western Colombia
• eastern Colombia

What are rock formations that are flat-topped and rise dramatically above the surrounding plains called?

• organic crystals
• tepuis
• sandstone
• snowcapped peaks

Caribbean South America is home to some remarkable wildlife.

• True
• False

Which river in the region is the longest river?

• Magdalena River
• Cauca River
• Orinoco River

Temperatures varies with elevation.

• True
• False