South American Geography Worksheet

What is the largest country in South America?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Chile

• Peru

What is the rank of Brazil in terms of size among all the countries in the world?

• 5th largest

• 1st largest

• 10th largest

• 3rd largest

How much of the continent of South America does Brazil occupy?

• Almost half

• One quarter

• One third

• All of it

Which statement is true about Brazil's wealth?

• It is one of the world's richest countries, but not everyone enjoys its wealth.

• Everyone in Brazil is wealthy.

• Brazil is the poorest country in South America.

• Brazil has no natural resources.

Which river, the second longest in the world, flows through Brazil?

• Nile River

• Mississippi River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

What types of landforms can be found in Brazil?

• Only deserts

• Only mountains

• Flatlands, hills, and steep mountains

• Only flatlands

What fraction of the Brazilian population lives in the cities?

• Three quarters (3/4)

• One half (1/2)

• One quarter (1/4)

• All of the population

What is the largest city in Brazil?

• Sao Paulo

• Rio de Janeiro

• Brasilia

• Salvador

Which city is the second largest in Brazil?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Brasilia

• Recife

Which city used to be the capital of Brazil until 1960?

• Rio de Janeiro

• Sao Paulo

• Brasilia

• Belo Horizonte