South America Quiz Practice

Which of the following rivers is the longest in South America?

• Amazon River

• Orinoco River

• Paraná River

• São Francisco River

What mountain range runs along the western coast of South America?

• Rockies

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

Which desert is located in northern Chile and is known as one of the driest places on Earth?

• Sahara Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Gobi Desert

What is the highest peak in the Andes Mountains?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Aconcagua

• Denali

Which South American country is famous for its Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall?

• Brazil

• Venezuela

• Colombia

• Argentina

Which large salt flat is located in Bolivia?

• Salar de Uyuni

• Bonneville Salt Flats

• Great Salt Lake Desert

• Etosha Pan

What is the prominent climate type in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Desert

• Mediterranean

• Tropical Rainforest

• Tundra

Which river forms part of the border between Paraguay and Argentina?

• Paraná River

• Amazon River

• Thames River

• Yangtze River

In which country would you find the Pampas, a vast plain known for agriculture?

• Peru

• Argentina

• Chile

• Ecuador

Which island is part of South America and is shared by three countries: Brazil, Suriname, and French Guiana?

• Tierra del Fuego

• Galápagos Islands

• Falkland Islands

• Guiana Shield