Introduction to South America

In terms of land area, where does South America rank among all continents?

• First largest

• Second largest

• Third largest

• Fourth largest

Which hemisphere(s) is South America located in?

• The western and mostly the northern hemisphere

• The western and mostly the southern hemisphere

• The eastern and northern hemispheres

• The eastern and mostly the southern hemisphere

Which oceans surround South America?

• Pacific, Atlantic, Caribbean Sea

• Pacific, Arctic, Caribbean Sea

• Atlantic, Indian, Caribbean Sea

• Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, Arctic

How many sovereign countries are in South America?

• 10

• 8

• 12

• 24

What is the largest country in South America?

• Uruguay

• Argentina

• Chile

• Brazil

The Amazon River is the largest river by discharge of water.

• True

• False

The Amazon Rainforest is mostly located in Brazil.

• True

• False

What is the longest continental mountain range in the world?

• Aconcagua

• Sierra Nevada

• Andes

• Everest

The Atacama Desert is the driest non-polar desert in the world.

• True

• False

What are the two most spoken languages in South America?

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Spanish and Indigenous languages

• Spanish and French

• Spanish and Dutch