WorksheetsSouth America Review
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
Which number on the map corresponds to Argentina?
12
3
8
4
Which number on the map corresponds to Brazil?
13
1
4
9
Which number on the map corresponds to Chile?
1
3
9
11
Where are the Andes Mountains located in South America?
Along the west coast of SA
Along the East coast
The north
the south
Which landform in Southern South America is made up of dry plains and plateaus?
Atacama
Patagonia
Paraguay
Orinoco River
Which two climate regions are nearest the Equator in South America?
Mountains and Maritime
Subtropical and rainforest
Mediterranean and cold
Desert and warm
Brazil is one of the leading producers and exporters of agricultural goods. The reason Brazil exports so many agricultural products is mostly a result of Brazil's _________ .
Educational resources
capital resources
natural resources
human resources
Someone living in Chile is most likely to make a living in which industry?
Livestock
mining
dairy farming
forestry
Which river, found in Brazil, is the second longest river in the world?
Orinoco
Savannah
Amazon
Nile
Which South American country is labeled number 7 on the map?
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
Which South American country is labeled number 12 on the map?
Caracas
Asuncion
Argentina
La Paz
The _______ Desert is located in northern Chile. The deserts of this region are made up of shrubs growing in gravel or sand.
Sahara
Amazon
Atacama
Nevada
What number on the map corresponds to the country of Paraguay?
3
10
9
12
Based on the information in the map, which South American country has both gold and diamonds?
Paraguay
Brazil
Guyana
Suriname
Which landform is highlighted on the map?
Andes Mountains
Himalaya Mountains
Guiana Highlands
Brazilian Highlands
This lake is said to be the birthplace of the Incas. Its waters are famously still and brightly reflective.
Lake Orinoco
Lake Michigan
Lake Titicaca
Lake South
Which of the following is a major threat to the people of the Amazon?
volcanic eruptions
floods
deforestation
earthquakes
Besides deforestation, what challenges do the indigenous communities of the Amazon face today?
illegal mining
loss of their culture
invasion of their ancestral lands
all of the above
Which South American country is known for its vast pampas, ideal for cattle ranching?
Argentina
Brazil
Peru
Chile
What is the primary reason for the high biodiversity found in the Amazon rainforest?
Frequent volcanic activity
Consistent rainfall and warm temperatures
High altitude
Proximity to the ocean
Which mountain range forms the longest continental mountain chain in the world, stretching along the western edge of South America?
Alps
Rocky Mountains
Andes Mountains
Appalachian Mountains
What is the largest river basin in South America?
Paraná Basin
Orinoco Basin
Amazon Basin
Mississippi Basin
Which South American country shares borders with the most other countries?
Argentina
Brazil
Colombia
Chile
Which is the Pacific Ocean?
1
2
3
4
What land feature is labeled with the number 4?
Atacama Desert
Patagonia
Pampas
Amazon Rainforest
Andes Mountains
What is the most popular sport in South America?
Baseball
Basketball
Soccer
Cricket
This body of water is located to the east of South America
Pacific Ocean
Arctic Ocean
English Channel
Atlantic Ocean
Rain forests are called the “lungs of the earth” because of their role in...
the food web
the carbon-oxygen cycle
the El Nino current
the Corliolis effect
