Physical Geography of Latin America Quiz

What is the approximate land area of Latin America?

• 16 million square miles

• 8 million square miles

• 4 million square miles

• 2 million square miles

Which countries make up Middle America?

• Bahamas, Greater Antilles, and Lesser Antilles

• Mexico and the seven countries of Central America

• Brazil, Argentina, and Uruguay

• Peru and Brazil

What is the largest country in South America?

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

What is the name of the mountain range in Mexico?

• Central Highlands

• Andes

• Sierra Madre

• Rocky Mountains

Which mountain range is the longest in the Latin America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Central Highlands

• Sierra Madre

• Andes

What natural resources are found in the mountains of Latin America?

• Timber and minerals

• Coal and iron ore

• Oil and natural gas

• Gold and silver

What is the name of the plateau in Brazil?

• Mato Grosso Plateau

• Brazilian Highlands

• Atacama Desert

• Pampas

What is the name of the steep cliff or slope on the eastern edge of the Brazilian Highlands?

• Sierra Madre

• Andes

• Llanos

• Escarpment

What are the grasslands in Colombia and Venezuela called?

• Llanos

• Mato Grosso Plateau

• Pampas

• Atacama Desert

What is the major agricultural product of Argentina?

• Timber

• Beef cattle

• Corn

• Wheat