WG Unit 3 SA: The Physical Land Coloring Notes

What are the THREE major river systems in South America?

• Amazon

• Orinoco

• Rio de la Plata

• Mississippi

What are the grassy cattle-grazing regions of Colombia and Venezuela called?

• Central Plains

• Llanos

• Selvas

• Gran Chaco

Which region is known for the rainforests of the Amazon River Basin?

• Central Plains

• Llanos

• Selvas

• Gran Chaco

Which region is known for the amazingly hard quebracho trees?

• Central Plains

• Llanos

• Selvas

• Gran Chaco

Which region is Argentina's breadbasket?

• Pampas

• Llanos

• Selvas

• Gran Chaco

What is Patagonia known for?

• Grassy cattle-grazing regions

• Rainforests

• Cold weather and Deserts

• High mountains

Which continent shares a common geology with South America?

• Africa

• Asia

• Europe

• Australia

What are the ancient highlands in the east of South America called?

• Guiana Highlands

• Brazilian Highlands

• Central Plains

What is the world's longest and second-tallest mountain range?

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

• Alps

Which river is the world's largest and transports 20% of the world's total river water?

• Amazon River

• Orinoco River

• Río de la Plata

• Paraná River