South America Review

When labeling countries on a map, are you creating a political map, physical map or thematic map?

• General

• Political

• Physical

• Thematic

Which country is north of Brazil and east of Guyana?

• Suriname

• Paraguay

• Venezuela

• Uruguay

Which of the following mountain ranges can be found in South America?

• Appalachian Mountains

• Rocky Mountains

• Sierra Madres

• Andes Mountains

What river flows through the Amazon Rainforest?

• Amazon

• Mississippi

• Rhine

• Nile

What is the number 1 issue facing the rainforest?

• Deforestation

• Fires

• Flooding

• Animal stampedes

What are two things that humans need from the rainforest?

• lumber & food

• medicines & entertainment

• Clean air & medicines

• Clean air & pets

Why does South America have a variety of climates?

• For fun

• Large/size

• It is near the equator

• Too many people

Why is there a rainforest in South America?

• Close to the Arctic Circle

• Close to the equator

• In the Western hemisphere

• Near the Prime Meridian

Which of the following is NOT a type of farming in South America?

• Terraced

• Commercial

• Slash & Burn

• Subsistence

Which type of farming is used by families on a small scale and usually found in less developed countries?

• Commercial

• Subsistence

• Terraced

• Rotation