Latin America Climate & Vegetation Quiz

What is the main impact of El Nino on the west coast of South America?

• Brings heavy rains and floods

• Drives away fish

• Brings drought

• All of the above

Which region in Latin America has below zero temperatures?

• Amazon Basin

• Sonoran Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Andes

Latin America's climate is mostly:

• Temperate

• Tropical

• Polar

• 4 seasons

Which climate region in Latin America is characterized by hot, humid, and rainy weather all year?

• Tropical wet

• Southern plains

• Tropical wet and dry

• Humid subtropical

What is the main factor that affects the climate of mountains in Latin America?

• Elevation

• Proximity to the equator

• Natural vegetation

• Wind patterns

Which natural vegetation is found in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Grasslands

• Palm trees

• Thick trees and plants/jungle

• Cacti

Which desert in South America has no moisture and little life?

• Sahara Desert

• Sonoran Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Amazon Rainforest

Which of the following are grasslands:

• Sierra Madres

• Pampas

• Lesser Antilles

• Llanos

Seasons are reversed in the southern hemisphere.

• True

• False

Which factors affect climate in Latin America?

• Elevation

• Location near the equator

• Vegetation

• Wind