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WorksheetsPhysical Features: South America
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 24mins
What is an archipelago?
a narrow passage of water connecting two seas or two large areas of water.
a group of islands
a group of scientists
the southern most tip of South America
Who named Tierra del Fuego?
Ferdinand Magellan
Christopher Columbus
Donald Trump
Jimmie Angel
Which statement is NOT true about Tierra del Fuego?
it is very cold
it is near Antarctica
it means "land of fire"
it divides Argentina and Peru
Why is Cape Horn seriously dangerous to sail around?
high winds
dangerous waves
the area is dotted with many islands and rocky formations
all of the above
Which statement is true?
South America has many lakes.
South America is almost completely surrounded by water.
South America has very few rivers.
South America is surrounded by 4 oceans.
Where does the Amazon River begin?
The Atlantic Ocean
In the Amazon Rainforest
High in the Andes mountains
In the Caribbean Sea
What is a "tidal bore?"
An unusually hide tide that causes a large wave that can be 15 feet high.
A term used to describe a river when it floods annually.
One of the 1000 tributaries that flows into the Amazon River.
A section of a river that has low levels of water and slow streams.
What are tributaries?
small islands around Lake Titicaca
people who explore and navigate new regions
rivers and streams that flow into larger rivers
rivers and streams that flow out of larger rivers
Which is NOT a true fact about Lake Titicaca?
25 rivers drain into it
it is home to a 20 inch frog
the deepest area is 920 feet deep!
it is at 12,5000 feet in the Himalayan Mountains
Angel Falls is difficult for tourists to visit because...
Choose all that are correct
it is surrounded by deep rainforests
you have to take a plane to a camp and then ride by boat to its base
it is 600 feet deep
it has very high winds and rough waves
Which mountain is Angel Falls located on?
Mt. Darwin
Sugar Loaf Peak
Mt. Roraima
Auyanteupi Mountain
Why might someone want to visit Lake Titicaca?
Check all that are true.
It is the largest lake in South America.
It is one of the highest lakes in the world.
It is very deep!
It is located near Antarctica.
Which direction does the Amazon River flow?
east
west
north
south
Which passageway was developed in 1914 and basically stopped all navigation through the Strait of Magellan and Cape Horn?
Panama Canal
Lake Maracaibo
Trans-continental railways
Na Pali Coast
Where can you find the black striped killifish?
The Amazon River
Lake Titicaca
Angel Falls
Strait of Magellan
