Latin America Landforms/Climate

Why is the region called Latin America?

• Because the region is known for its Latin music

• Because the earliest settlers were from Spain and Portugal

• Because the region was once part of the Roman Empire

• Because Latin is the official language of the region

Which of the following is NOT one of the three areas into which Latin America is divided?

• North America

• Central America

• Caribbean Islands

• South America

Which mountain range is the longest continental mountain range in the world?

• The Himalayas

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Andes Mountains

• The Alps

What is the largest freshwater lake in South America?

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Nicaragua

• Lake Maracaibo

• Lake Baikal

Which river is the second longest river in the world?

• The Yangtze River

• The Amazon River

• The Nile River

• The Mississippi River

Where is the world's largest tropical rainforest located?

• Brazil

• Peru

• Mexico

• Argentina

Which region covers roughly 40% of the South American continent?

• The Andes Mountains

• The Amazon Basin

• The Atacama Desert

• The Amazon Rainforest

Which country has the only species of freshwater sharks in the world?

• Chile

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Nicaragua

Which of the following is a vast tropical grassland plain with no trees?

• The Llanos

• The Pampas

• The Patagonia

• The Altiplano

Which country is one of the world leaders in hydroelectric power?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Mexico

• Argentina