What two oceans border Latin America?

• Atlantic and Indian Oceans

• Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

• Pacific and Indian Oceans

• Arctic and Atlantic Oceans

What is the mountain chain that runs through Mexico?

• The Andes

• The Rocky Mountains

• The Sierra Madre

• The Himalayas

What are the highest mountains in South America?

• The Rockies

• The Alps

• The Andes

• The Appalachian Mountains

What former Portuguese colony in South America is the largest country in the region today?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Colombia

What is the length of the Andes Mountains?

• 5,000 kilometers

• 6,000 kilometers

• 7,000 kilometers

• 8,000 kilometers

Where do the Andes Mountains run along?

• The eastern coast of South America

• The western coast of South America

• The northern coast of South America

• The southern coast of South America

What kind of landscapes are found in the Andes Mountains?

• Only deep valleys

• Only snow-capped peaks

• Only active volcanoes

• Snow-capped peaks and deep valleys

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• It is a major shopping district in the Pacific Ocean.

• It is a major area in the basin of the Pacific Ocean where many earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur.

• It is a ring-shaped coral reef in the Pacific Ocean.

• It is a political alliance among Pacific Ocean countries.

Which of the following countries is NOT located in the Ring of Fire?

• Chile

• Mexico

• Ecuador

• Brazil

What type of natural events are common in the region of the Ring of Fire?

• Tsunamis and hurricanes

• Droughts and heatwaves

• Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions

• Tornadoes and blizzards