South America Geography

In which country is Portuguese the dominant language?

• Brazil

• Colombia

• Ecuador

• Peru

Lake Titicaca is known for being -

• the world’s deepest lake.

• South America’s only lake.

• the world’s highest navigable lake.

• the largest lake in the Western Hemisphere.

While Argentina has claimed the Falkland Islands, they are actually a -

• Brazilian state.

• American territory.

• independent nation.

• territory of the United Kingdom.

Which of the following is one of the driest places on Earth and stretches 600 miles along the Pacific coast?

• Chicamocha Canyon.

• Atacama Desert.

• Tatacoa Desert.

• The Pantanal.

Venezuela is home to the world’s tallest waterfall which is:

• Angel Falls

• Iguazu Falls

• Kaieteur Falls

• Victoria Falls

Which country is described by the information above?

• Argentina

• Bolivia

• Uruguay

• Venezuela

Which environmental issue is endangering the Amazon rainforest?

• Earthquakes

• Desertification

• Overpopulation

• Deforestation

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

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What is the capital city of Argentina?

• Lima

• Buenos Aires

• Rio de Janeiro

• Santiago

Which river is the largest by volume in South America?

• Orinoco River

• Amazon River

• Paraná River

• Magdalena River