Latin America Geography Test

What are the most remarkable physical features of Latin America?

• Deserts and savannas

• Plains and plateaus

• Highlands and lowlands

• The Andes Mountains and the Amazon River

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

• Andes Mountains

• Sierra Madre

• Himalayas

• Rockies

Where are the Guiana Highlands located?

• Mexico

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname

What type of area are Llanos and Pampas Known For?

• Rain Forest

• Mountain Ranges

• Deserts

• Grassy Plains

Which river forms the border between the U.S. and Mexico?

• Amazon River

• Orinoco River

• Rio Grande

• Paraná River

Where does the Amazon River Flow?

• Pacific Ocean

• Southern Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

Which islands are part of the West Indies

• Bahamas, Greater Antilles, Lesser Antilles

• Leeward Islands

• Hawaii, Fiji, Tahiti

• Windward Islands

Which of these are NOT some of the mineral resources found in Latin America?

• Diamonds, Platinum, Coal

• Gold, Silver, Iron, Copper

• Titanium, Tungsten

• Lead, Nickle, Tin

Which country in Latin America is rich in hydroelectric power, oil, and gas?

• Chile

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Mexico

What is the process of cutting trees, brush, and grass to clear fields called?

• Mining

• Slash-and-burn

• Urbanization

• Terraced farming