Unit 5 South America Pretest

Select all that apply.

What hemispheres is the continent of South America located in?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

Answer explanation

Find the equator first. South America sits above and below the equator. This means that it is in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres.

Now find the Primer Meridian.. South America is on the left side of Prime Meridian, putting the continent in the Western Hemisphere.

What country is pictured here?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What country is pictured here?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

• Peru

What physical feature is pictured here?

• Rainforest

• River

• Platuea

• Mountains

Looking at the following physical map of South America, what is the name of the major mountain range in South America?

Select all that apply to the following statement.

The Andes Mountains are...

• stretches nearly the entire length of South America.

• the longest continuing mountain range in the world

• is along the west coast of South America

• stretches nearly the entire width of South America

True or False

The Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean are the two main oceans that surround South America.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Not only does the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean surround South America, but so does the Southern Ocean!

Select the best definition for ecosystem

• The variety of species in an ecosystem

• A way of visiting natural areas that conserves the natural sources or the region

• A community of living organisms and their natural environment, or habitat

Select the best definition for ecotourism

• The variety of species in an ecosystem

• A way of visiting natural areas that conserves the natural sources or the region

• A community of living organisms and their natural environment, or habitat

Select the best definition for biodiversity

• The variety of species in an ecosystem

• A way of visiting natural areas that conserves the natural sources or the region

• A community of living organisms and their natural environment, or habitat