GN7 - Day 1 - Latin America Regions, Cities, Physical Features

Which country is considered one of the top oil producers in the world?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Venezuela

• Mexico

What is the Amazon rainforest known for?

• Being the smallest rainforest

• Receiving no rainfall

• Being the largest rainforest

• Having no plant species

Which city is known as a major tourist spot, especially during Carnival?

• São Paulo

• Caracas

• Mexico City

• Rio de Janeiro

What is the Isthmus of Panama?

• A large river

• A narrow piece of land connecting two continents

• A mountain range

• A large desert

Which of the following is NOT a country in Central America?

• Costa Rica

• Chile

• Guatemala

• Honduras

What is unique about the climate of the Atacama Desert?

• It is always covered in snow

• It is the hottest place on Earth

• It has the highest rainfall

• It receives less than an inch of rain in a 10 year period

Which mountain range is the longest in the world?

• Himalayas

• Sierra Madres

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

What does the Amazon River Basin primarily consist of?

• Grasslands

• Mountains

• A river and its tributaries

• Deserts

Which of the following countries is located in the hurricane belt of the Atlantic Ocean?

• Dominican Republic

• Cuba

• Jamaica

• Haiti

What are the reversed seasons in South America?

• Summer is March - May, Winter is September - November

• Summer is June - August, Winter is December - February

• Summer is December - February, Winter is June - August

• There are no reversed seasons in South America