Which are the longest mountain range in the world?

Answer explanation

Andes Mountains are about 5,500 miles long! That's New York to Los Angeles back and forth!

Which physical feature of South America is made of worn out mountains created by lava from volcanoes?

• Guiana Highlands

• Brazilian Highlands

• Amazon River

What is a unique feature/detail of the Guiana Highlands?

• It contains the largest river inthe world.

• Has the longest mountain range.

• They are flat top mountains.

Answer explanation

The Guiana Highlands contain the tallest waterfall on earth, Angels Fall. (2,658 feet)

Which is the largest rainforest in the world?

• Amazon

• Congo

• Andes

Answer explanation

The Amazon Rainforest is about the size of 48 contagious states of the US.

Which is the largest river in the world?

Answer explanation

The Amazon River contains 20% of all river water in the world!!!

What is a major problem that threatens the Amazon Rainforest?

• Flooding

• Deforestation

• Too many plants and animals

• Drought

Where are the Andes Mountains located?

Label the following physical features of South America.

d

a

b

c

Amazon Rainforest

Pampas

Amazon River

Andes