South America Geography Quiz

What is the Amazon Rainforest primarily known for?

• Being the largest desert in the world

• Its vast biodiversity and being the largest rainforest

• Having the longest river in the world

• Being the driest place on Earth

The Andes Mountains run through how many South American countries?

• 5

• 7

• 9

• 12

Which sector is the largest contributor to the Brazilian economy?

• Agriculture

• Manufacturing

• Services

• Mining

What is the capital city of Mexico?

• Guadalajara

• Monterrey

• Mexico City

• Cancun

Which of the following is a major export product of Brazil?

• Tea

• Soybeans

• Rice

• Wheat

The Amazon River is primarily located in which country?

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Peru

What is the primary language spoken in Brazil?

• Spanish

• Portuguese

• English

• French

Which of these cities is located in the Andes Mountains?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Buenos Aires

• Lima

• Sao Paulo

What percentage of the Peruvian population lives in the coastal area?

• About 10%

• About 30%

• About 52%

• About 78%

Mexico shares its northern border with which country?

• Belize

• Guatemala

• The United States

• Canada