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WorksheetsNorth and South America Geography
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 3hrs 20mins
In terms of land area, where does South America rank among all continents?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
In terms of land area, what South America's largest country?
Brazil
Brittain
Chicago
Baltimore
In terms of population, where does South America rank among all continents?
1st
3rd
5th
7th
What is the most populous country in South America?
Brazil
Brittain
Chicago
Baltimore
What is the archipelago across of the southernmost tip of South America called?
(a)
What river is the largest river in the world by discharge of water?
Nile
Mississippi
Amazon
Missouri
What South American mountain range is the longest continental mountain range in the world?
Appilachian
Andes
Rockies
Incan
What is the highest mountain in South America?
(a)
What South American desert is the driest non-polar desert in the world?
(a)
What highly developed civilization dominated the Andes region from 1438 to 1533?
(a)
What country did Brazil gain independence from in 1822?
(a)
Indigenous peoples would be forced to work for Europeans along with slaves from what continent?
(a)
What war was the deadliest in Latin America's history?
(a)
What type of government do all South American countries have some form of today?
(a)
What organization comprises 12 South American countries and seeks to establish economic development, free movement of people, and more?
(a)
What are 4 major economic activities in South America?
(a)
What country has the largest economy in South America?
(a)
What are the most spoken languages in South America?
(a)
What is the most popular sport in South America?
(a)
What is the name of the Inca site built around 1450 that is pictured above?
(a)
In terms of land area, where does North America rank among all continents?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
In terms of land area, what is North America's largest country?
Canada
USA
Mexico
Guatemala
In terms of population, where does North America rank among all continents?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
What is the most populous country in North America?
Canada
USA
Mexico
Guatemala
What sea is located to the east of Central America?
The Caribbean Sea
The Mediterranean Sea
The Red Sea
The Salty Sea
What is the longest river in North America
Mississippi River
Nile River
Missouri River
Amazon River
What North American river discharges the most water?
Mississippi
Missouri
Nile
Amazon
What mountain range stretches over 3,000 miles across the western U.S. and Canada?
(a)
At 20,321 feet high, what is the highest mountain peak in North America?
(a)
What is the largest desert in North America?
(a)
Who were the first Europeans to attempt to establish colonies in North America?
(a)
In 1492, what Italian explorer reached North America on an expedition sponsored by the Spanish?
(a)
In what year did 13 British colonies declare their independence?
(a)
What country did Mexico gain their independence from in 1821?
(a)
What type of government do almost all North American countries have some form of?
(a)
What type of government does Cuba have?
(a)
What country has the largest economy in North America?
(a)
What agreement allows free trade between Canada, the U.S., and Mexico?
(a)
Approximately 75% of North Americans practice what religion?
(a)
What is the name of the waterfalls on the U.S./Canada border?
(a)
