Physical Features of South America

Which of the following is NOT a feature of the Guiana Highlands?

• waterfalls

• steep cliffs

• tepuis

• 14,000 foot mountains

Sugar Loaf Peak is found in which of the South American Highlands?

• Guiana

• Brazilian

• Patagonia

• Falkland Islands

The Atacama Desert is located near...

• the Atlantic Ocean

• the Pacific Ocean

• the Andes Mountains

• the Himalayan Mountains

Which of our landforms is located near the Nazca Plate and the South American Plate?

• the Amazon Rainforest

• Patagonia

• Atacama Desert

• Gran Chaco

grassy, treeless plains of southern South America

• llanos

• estuary

• basin

• pampas

What is the name of the Mountain Range on the western coast of South America?

• Rocky Mountains

• Atlas Mountains

• Ural Mountains

• Andes Mountains

What is the name of the mountain range on South America's western coast?

• Himalayas

• Rockies

• Alps

• Andes

Where are the Andes Mountains?

• A

• B

• C

Which description is NOT true for the physical feature known as a Plain?

• Low Area

• Flat

• High Peaks

• No Trees

The map shows which mountain range?

• Rocky Mountains

• Appalachian Mountains

• Mississippi Mountains

• Andes Mountains