South America Physical Features

South America has three main types of physical features. Which is NOT one?

• Mountains

• Glaciers

• Highlands

• Lowlands

What mountain is the highest in the Andes?

• Mt. Cachi

• Mt. Pissis

• Mt. Aconagua

• Mt. Amanda

Which statements are true? Check all that are true.

• The Andes are the longest mountain chain in the world.

• The Amazon River is the longest river in the world.

• Angel Falls is the tallest waterfall in the world.

• South America is almost entirely surrounded by water.

Which two tectonic plates were involved with the formation of the Andes Mountains?

• The Pacific Plate

• The Nazca Plate

• The Caribbean Plate

• The South American Plate

Patagonia is located in what region of South America?

• north

• south

• east

• west

Are the Andes Mountains taller in the north or in the south of the continent?

• North

• South

Locate the Andes Mountains on the map.

What is the ocean to the west of South America?

• Pacific Ocean

• Caribbean Sea

• Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

True or False: The Andes are the longest continuous mountain range in the world.

• False

• True

Where is the Atacama Desert located?

• Mexico

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Chile