Planning a journey through the Americas | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Which of these countries is closest to Antarctica?

• Canada

• Chile

• Paraguay

• USA

Answer explanation

Chile is the closest to Antarctica. Argentina and Chile share the closest point to Antarctica.

Which of these tourist attractions is not a physical geographical feature?

• Empire State Building

• Grand Canyon

• Iguacu Falls

• Salar de Uyuni

Answer explanation

The Empire State Building is not a physical geographical feature. It is a human geographical feature. It is one of the most famous buildings in the world.

Which of these tourist attractions is not a human geographical feature?

• Aconcagua

• Golden Gate Bridge

• Machu Pichu

• Universal Studios

Answer explanation

Aconcagua is not a human geographical feature. It is a physical geographical feature.

Match these tourist attractions and countries.

• Banff National Park

• USA

• Grand Canyon

• Ecuador

• Galapagos Islands

• Peru

• Machu Pichu

• Canada

Answer explanation

Banff National Park is located in Canada. Machu Pichu is a physical geographical feature in Peru. The Galapagos Islands are in Ecuador. The Grand Canyon is in the USA.

Match these tourist attractions and countries.

• Torres del Paine

• USA

• Iguacu Falls

• Panama

• Universal Studios

• Brazil

• Isla Diablo

• Chile

Answer explanation

Iguacu Falls lie on the border of Argentina and Brazil. Isla Diablo is a tiny island that is part of Panama. Torres del Paine is a national park in Chile. Universal Studios is a popular tourist attraction in the USA.

Match each capital city with its approximate line of latitude.

• Washington DC (USA)

• 16 degrees S

• Buenos Aires (Argentina)

• 35 degrees S

• La Paz (Bolivia)

• 19 degrees N

• Mexico City (Mexico)

• 39 degrees N

Answer explanation

Buenos Aires is at a latitude of 35 degrees S. La Paz is at a latitude of 16 degrees S. Mexico City is at a latitude of 19 degrees N. Washington DC is at a latitude of 39 degrees N.