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Test Review: South America

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 40mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The variety of species in an ecosystem.

a)

indigenous

b)

biodiversity

c)

tributaries

d)

diversify

2.

What helps support biodiversity in the rainforest of the Amazon Basin?

a)

Rich nutrients deposited by floodwaters.

b)

Many animal species living in the Basin forest.

c)

Large cities located at the river's delta.

d)

Cold climates found within the Basin.

3.

What do greenhouse gases do?

a)

Reduce air pollution.

b)

Trap heat energy, causing the Earth to warm.

c)

Maintain strong ecosystems.

d)

Give off wet air, causing deforestation.

4.

High elevation, cool/dry climate, and little vegetation BEST describes which physical feature found in South American?

a)

The Andes Mountains

b)

Wet Pampas

c)

The Amazon River Basin

d)

Dry Pampas

5.

Low elevation, warm/wet climate, and a lot of vegetation BEST describes which physical feature found in South American?

a)

The Andes Mountains

b)

Wet Pampas

c)

The Amazon River Basin

d)

Dry Pampas

6.

What geographic feature stretches nearly the entire WIDTH of South America?

a)

The Andes Mountains

b)

Dry Pampas

c)

The Amazon Basin

d)

Wet Pampas

7.

What kind of climate do people living in the tierra helada elevation, such as the Andes, have to adapt to?

a)

A hot climate.

b)

A temperate, or mild, climate.

c)

A very cold climate.

d)

A humid climate.

8.

What kind of climate do people living in the tierra caliente elevation, such as the Amazon River Basin, have to adapt to?

a)

A hot climate.

b)

A temperate, or mild, climate.

c)

A very cold climte.

d)

A dry climate.

9.

Where are people in South America most likely to live?

a)

Tierra Templada

b)

Tierra Fria

c)

Tierra Helada

d)

Tierra Caliente

10.

Which of the following threatens rainforest lands?

a)

Animal ecosystems.

b)

Flooding rivers.

c)

Growing populations.

d)

Insect species.

11.

A gas that traps the sun's heat over Earth.

a)

greenhouse gas

b)

biodiversity

c)

El Nino

d)

currents

12.

Small rivers that drain into a larger river.

a)

tributaries

b)

biodiversity

c)

rain shadow

d)

currents

13.

The continuous movement of air or water in the same direction.

a)

current

b)

diversify

c)

biodiversity

d)

indigenous

14.

A reversal of usual wind and ocean currents.

a)

El Nino

b)

creole

c)

mestizo

d)

biodiversity

15.

A dry region on one side of a mountain range.

a)

rain shadow

b)

El Nino

c)

rainforest

d)

desert

16.

A forest with warm temperatures, high humidity, and thick vegetation than receives more than 100 inches of rain per year.

a)

rainforest

b)

rain shadow

c)

current

d)

indigenous

17.

What is true about rainforests?

a)

They help clean the Earth's air.

b)

They exist in cool, dry climates.

c)

They produce greenhouse gases.

d)

They turn into deserts.

18.

What is true about rainforests?

a)

They produce significant rainfall for the region.

b)

They exist in cool, dry climates.

c)

They produce greenhouse gases.

d)

They turn into deserts.

19.

Generally, how do the climates of the west coast and east coast of South America differ?

a)

The west coast is warm and humid; the east coast is cool and dry.

b)

The west coast is cold and dry; the east coast is cool and humid.

c)

The west coast is cool and dry; the east coast is warm and humid.

d)

The west coast is warm and humid; the east coast is cold and humid.

20.

What problem can be created by El Ninos?

a)

floods

b)

earthquakes

c)

hurricanes

d)

droughts

21.

Which statement is true?

a)

The Andes Mountains stretch along the eastern coast of South America.

b)

The Amazon Basin is the largest river basin in the world.

c)

The Amazon Basin is a place where few types of vegetation grow.

d)

The Andes Mountains have generally low elevations.

22.

What causes the Atacama Desert to be so dry?

a)

The Andes Mountains prevent moist winds from reaching the coast of Chile.

b)

The Amazon Basin is too wide for wind currents to reach the desert.

c)

The Peru Current keeps moisture away from the coast of Chile.

d)

The Brazil Current drops almost all its moisture in the Amazon Basin.

23.

What religion is practiced by about 80 percent of South Americans today?

a)

Protestantism

b)

Various native religions

c)

Catholicism

d)

Candomble

24.

Which of these foods makes up a large portion of the diet in countries that have large stretches of grassy plains?

a)

potatoes

b)

beans

c)

seafood

d)

beef

25.

What is one problem facing students in rural areas?

a)

Rural schools have no teachers.

b)

Rural areas sometimes have fewer schools.

c)

Only math and reading are taught.

d)

Students refuse to attend.

26.

What is the most popular sport in South America?

a)

volleyball

b)

hockey

c)

soccer

d)

baseball

27.

What is one reason that so many indigenous languages have survived in South America?

a)

topography

b)

religion

c)

warfare

d)

colonization

28.

What is one reason that so many indigenous languages have survived in South America?

a)

A lot of native groups still exist.

b)

Religion conversion.

c)

Regional food.

d)

Colonization

29.

What are the two most spoken languages in South America?

a)

Portuguese and Spanish

b)

Portuguese and English

c)

Spanish and English

d)

Spanish and Dutch

30.

What is a romance language?

a)

A language based on Latin.

b)

A language based on native languages.

c)

A language based on African languages.

d)

A language based on Asian languages.

31.

Because of Chile's geographic location, what food plays an important role in the country's cuisine?

a)

beans

b)

beef

c)

rice

d)

seafood

32.

What word is used to describe a language that is a blend of two different languages?

a)

Creole

b)

Guarini

c)

Maka

d)

Quechua

33.

A person who has mixed European and Native American ancestry.

a)

indigenous

b)

creole

c)

mestizo

d)

favela

34.

A group of related languages.

a)

language family

b)

diversify

c)

indigenous

d)

romance languages

35.

What is one problem facing students in rural areas?

a)

Rural schools have no teachers.

b)

Students in rural areas aren’t always able to attend school regularly.

c)

Only math and reading are taught.

d)

Students refuse to attend.

36.

What is one problem facing students in rural areas?

a)

Rural schools have no teachers.

b)

Some students in rural areas must leave school at an early age.

c)

Only math and reading are taught.

d)

Students refuse to attend.

37.

Native to the area in which something is found.

a)

indigenous

b)

diversify

c)

language family

d)

current

38.

What is one reason there are more than 500 languages spoken in South America?

a)

South Americans created new languages to speak besides Spanish.

b)

Creole is the main language family and is spoken everywhere.

c)

There are a large number of indigenous groups who speak different languages.

d)

Spain and Portugal did not outlaw indigenous languages.

39.

Why can most South Americans read and write?

a)

Every country in South America provides public education.

b)

Rural areas have as many schools as urban areas.

c)

All students are able to attend school regularly.

d)

Textbooks are the same in every country.

40.

How do some governments in South America recognize indigenous languages?

a)

They have made indigenous languages official languages.

b)

They have prohibited the use of indigenous languages in public areas.

c)

They have made it harder for elders who speak an indigenous language to teach others.

d)

They have used indigenous languages to create new languages.

41.

The food and cooking traditions common to a certain region.

a)

cuisine

b)

biodiversity

c)

indigenous

d)

mestizo

42.

What is the region called the Wet Pampas known for?

a)

mining

b)

agriculture

c)

forestry

d)

cattle ranching

43.

What is the region called the Dry Pampas known for?

a)

mining

b)

agriculture

c)

forestry

d)

cattle ranching

44.

Why have the governments of Argentina, Peru, and Chile all all struggled?

a)

Constant threat of war.

b)

Economies are too weak.

c)

Populations have been increasing.

d)

Leadership has changed frequently.

45.

Why is agriculture successful in Chile?

a)

Narrow width.

b)

Close to an ocean.

c)

Long coastline.

d)

Temperate climate.

46.

What is a major economic advantage of growing soybeans?

a)

Soybeans do not require much water, so there is no irrigation costs.

b)

Soybeans take up more space than most crops grown in the Dry Pampas.

c)

Soybeans do not need a lot of fertilizers, so production costs are low.

d)

Soybeans are resistant to diseases.

47.

What statement is true about Peru's economy?

a)

It exports products such as potatoes, wheat, corn, and coffee.

b)

Its mountain regions are perfect for large-scale farming.

c)

It depends heavily on automobile manufacturing.

d)

Its mining industry is at the center of the economy.

48.

What current situation leads to the spread of slums in cities such as Sao Paulo?

a)

Rapid population growth.

b)

Political struggles.

c)

Temperate climates.

d)

Low land value.

49.

Brazil is the leading world producer of which product?

a)

coffee

b)

beef

c)

soybeans

d)

grapes

50.

Which of the following products has helped Brazil become an important producer of ethanol?

a)

coffee

b)

sugarcane

c)

rice

d)

hardwood

51.

What is one reason that mining has become more profitable in Peru?

a)

New government policies have led to private ownership of mines.

b)

New mining techniques have made mines safer and more productive.

c)

New mineral deposits have been discovered in mountainous regions.

d)

New populations of workers have entered the mining labor force.

52.

Today, what is the most profitable economic activity in Peru?

a)

agriculture

b)

electronics

c)

mining

d)

tourism

53.

A large city with more than 10 million people.

a)

megacity

b)

diversify

c)

coup

d)

favela

54.

A sudden, illegal takeover of government by force.

a)

diversify

b)

coup

c)

temperate

d)

favela

55.

In 2001, which country elected its first president of Quechua descent?

a)

Brazil

b)

Chile

c)

Paraguay

d)

Peru

56.

Which of the following products has helped Brazil become an important producer of ethanol?

a)

coffee

b)

raw sugar

c)

rice

d)

hardwood

57.

What is true of Mediterranean climates?

a)

Mediterranean climates have hot, dry summers.

b)

Mediterranean climates can only be found near the Mediterranean Sea.

c)

Mediterranean climates are all north of the equator.

d)

Mediterranean climates are not good for agriculture.

58.

What is true of Mediterranean climates?

a)

Mediterranean climates have mild, rainy winters.

b)

Mediterranean climates can only be found near the Mediterranean Sea.

c)

Mediterranean climates are all north of the equator.

d)

Mediterranean climates are not good for agriculture.

59.

What is a major economic advantage of growing soybeans?

a)

Soybeans do not require much water, so there is no irrigation costs.

b)

Soybeans take up more space than most crops grown in the Dry Pampas.

c)

Soybeans grow quickly.

d)

Soybeans are resistant to diseases.

60.

Mild, in terms of climate.

a)

temperate

b)

diversify

c)

ethanol

d)

biofuel

61.

To give variety to.

a)

diversify

b)

temperate

c)

current

d)

cuisine

62.

Money or income received for goods sold to another country.

a)

export revenue

b)

coup

c)

diversify

d)

ethanol

63.

A liquid alcohol removed from sugarcane or corn that can be used as a fuel alone or blended with gasoline.

a)

ethanol

b)

biofuel

c)

diversify

d)

coup

64.

An alternative fuel that is a mixture of ethanol and gasoline.

a)

biofuel

b)

export revenue

c)

diversify

d)

coup

65.

Unplanned, poverty stricken neighborhoods built along the outskirts of major cities.

a)

favelas

b)

revenue exports

c)

coups

d)

cusine

66.

What do places with Mediterranean climates have in common?

a)

latitude

b)

arid deserts

c)

western coasts

d)

high elevations

67.

Where is the Pampas located?

a)

From the Pacific to the western boundary of Brazil.

b)

From the Atlantic across central Argentina.

c)

In central Chile.

d)

In the dry lands of eastern Argentina.

68.

What is Chile's most valuable export?

a)

dairy products

b)

fruits

c)

olives

d)

copper

69.

Which Brazilian industry is based upon the use of sugarcane and corn?

a)

steel manufacturing

b)

paper production

c)

biofuel production

d)

cattle ranching

70.

Explosive population growth in Sao Paulo, Brazil, has contributed to what situation?

a)

increase in gold value

b)

conflict between groups

c)

overcrowding in slums

d)

expansion of tourism

71.

What did the Treaty of Tordesillas accomplish?

a)

It gave most of the newly discovered land in South America to Portugal.

b)

It divided the newly discovered land in South America between Spain and Portugal.

c)

It gave most of the newly discovered land in South America to Spain.

d)

It divided newly discovered land in South America between Spain and England.

72.

The slash-and-burn technique is a way of doing what?

a)

clearing land for farming

b)

hunting for animals

c)

fighting off an invader

d)

digging for gold

73.

What was the primary mission of the Spanish conquistadors?

a)

to spread disease and enslave the native population

b)

to rule over the Incas

c)

to spread Christianity among the native population

d)

to expand Spain's territory and find valuable natural resources

74.

Which of the following statements is true of the Inca civilization?

a)

It made use of many engineering skills.

b)

It was invaded by the Portuguese.

c)

It was located along the Atlantic coast.

d)

It developed laws still used today.

75.

By settling in South America's fertile river plains, what were ancient people able to do?

a)

create a new method of hunting

b)

develop a unique form of travel

c)

maintain a nomadic way of living

d)

establish a steady supply of food

76.

Which event set the stage for the conquest of most of South America?

a)

the enslavement of native people by the Portuguese

b)

the signing of the Treaty of Tordesillas

c)

the founding of the city of Lima, Peru, by Pizarro

d)

the arrival of Columbus on the northern coast

77.

Why did Portugal bring African slaves to Brazil?

a)

They thought they were bringing them to India but went off course.

b)

They needed to increase the population.

c)

They wanted people to work their plantations and mines.

d)

They signed a treaty in exchange for slaves.

78.

Which of the following is an achievement of the Inca civilization?

a)

archaeological excavation and glyphs

b)

irrigation canals and suspension bridges

c)

slash-and-burn agriculture and agriculture

d)

pyramids and glyphs

79.

African slaves were used to harvest which two major plantation crops?

a)

beans and cotton

b)

corn and cassava

c)

rice and bananas

d)

sugar and coffee

80.

What was the main goal of many missionaries who came to South America?

a)

to force people to work on plantations

b)

to convert people to their religious beliefs

c)

to discover new ways of treating disease

d)

to form villages along the Pacific coast