South America Geography & Culture Quiz

South America is the ___ largest continent in the world.

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

• 5th

Which major ocean lies to the west of South America?

• Atlantic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

The continent extends from approximately:

• 0° to 90°N

• 12°N to 55°S

• 35°N to 81°S

• 10°N to 45°S

The Equator passes through which of the following South American countries?

• Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia

• Argentina, Chile, Peru

• Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay

• Venezuela, Suriname, Guyana

The longest continental mountain range in the world is:

• The Andes

• The Rockies

• The Himalayas

• The Alps

The highest peak in South America is:

• Mount Chimborazo

• Aconcagua

• Mount Fitz Roy

• Nevado Huascarán

The Amazon Rainforest is primarily located in:

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Peru

• Ecuador

The driest desert in the world is:

• Atacama Desert

• Sahara Desert

• Kalahari Desert

• Mojave Desert

The Amazon River is known as:

• The world’s longest river

• The world’s deepest river

• The largest river by volume

• The shortest major river

Lake Titicaca is famous for being:

• The largest lake in the world

• The deepest lake in South America

• The highest navigable lake in the world

• The largest saltwater lake