South America-3

Which part of South America experiences a tropical climate?

• Eastern part
• Northern part
• Southern part
• Western part

What is the climate like in the southern end of South America?

• Cold
• Hot and wet
• Tropical
• Pleasant and cool

What influences both temperature and rainfall in South America?

• Ocean currents
• Prevailing winds
• Mountains
• Latitude

Which mountains act as a barrier for rain-bearing winds in South America?

• Appalachian Mountains
• Andes Cordillera
• Himalayas
• Rocky Mountains

What influences the amount of rainfall received in South America?

• Mountains
• Prevailing winds
• Ocean currents
• Latitude

Which current is responsible for the aridity of the western coastal plain in South America?

• Canary Current
• Gulf Stream
• Peru Current
• Brazilian Current

Which currents have a warming effect along the northeastern coast of South America?

• Brazilian Current
• Peru Current
• Gulf Stream
• Canary Current

Which winds cause heavy rainfall in the northern and eastern parts of South America?

• Monsoons
• Trade Winds
• Cyclones
• Westerlies

Which winds bring rain from the Pacific Ocean to the southwestern part of South America?

• Cyclones
• Trade Winds
• Monsoons
• Westerlies

Which part of South America experiences a pleasant and cool climate despite being located near the Equator?

• Western part
• Southern part
• Eastern part
• Northern part