Latin America Geography Assessment

Which is the largest country in South America?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Mexico

Which mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Andes

The largest rainforest in the world is the

• Andes

• Congo

• Atacama

• Amazon

What is the longest mountain range in the world and runs along the West coast of South America?

When it is Winter in the Southern Hemisphere, it is _________ in the Northern Hemisphere.

• Spring

• Summer

• Fall

• Winter

Which term describes a chain or cluster of islands?

• An isthmus

• An archipelago

• A peninsula

Higher elevation has

What term describes the agricultural practice of cutting down vegetation and burning it to clear land for planting?

• Intensive Farming

• Shifting Cultivation

• Slash-and-Burn Agriculture

• Organic Farming

What is the term used to describe a traditional South American cowboy?

• Matador

• Gaucho

• Charro

• Bandolero

What is a waterway that connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Suez Canal

• Panama Canal

• Rio Grande