Geography of South America Quiz

Which ocean borders South America on the west?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

How many countries are there in South America?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

Which of the following river systems is found in South America?

• Nile

• Amazon

• Yangtze

• Mississippi

What is the predominant geographical feature of western South America?

• Great Plains

• Andes mountains

• Sahara Desert

• Rocky Mountains

Which of the following regions is considered part of South America?

• ABC islands

• Canary Islands

• Balearic Islands

• Hawaiian Islands

What has contributed to the cultural and ethnic outlook of South America?

• Interaction of indigenous peoples with European conquerors and African slaves

• Influence of Asian immigrants exclusively

• Colonization by North American states

• Isolation from other continents

What languages do the majority of South Americans speak?

• English and French

• Portuguese and Spanish

• German and Italian

• Chinese and Japanese

As of 2018, what has been the estimated population of South America?

• More than 300 million

• More than 423 million

• More than 500 million

• More than 250 million

What is the rank of South America in area compared to other continents?

• First

• Second

• Third

• Fourth

Which of the following continents is not more populous than South America?

• Asia

• Europe

• Antarctica

• Africa