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WorksheetsSouth America Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
How many countries make up South America?
10
12
14
16
Which of the following is a British territory in South America?
Chile
Ecuador
Peru
Falkland Islands
What is the climate like in the rainforests of Brazil?
Dry and arid
Hot and humid
Cold and snowy
Mild and temperate
Which mountain range runs nearly the whole length of South America?
Alps
Himalayas
Andes
Rocky Mountains
How long are the Andes?
6,500 metres
5,500 miles
6,500 miles
5,500 metres
True or false: the highest mountain in the world is in the Andes.
True
False
Draw a line showing where the Andes are.
Why did the Cornish head to Peru in the 1800s? Choose TWO.
Because Peru offered better wages
Because Peru had a beautiful landscape
Because Peru had materials that needed to be mined
Because they were part of the British Empire
What was Hayle's role in the Cornish heading to Peru?
Both Hayle and Peru had beautiful beaches.
Hayle had two major mining factories.
Richard Trevithick was born there.
Hayle had a good passport system.
What is the capital city of Brazil?
Rio de Janeiro
Lima
Brasilia
Buenos Aires
