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South America Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many countries make up South America?

a)

10

b)

12

c)

14

d)

16

2.

Which of the following is a British territory in South America?

a)

Chile

b)

Ecuador

c)

Peru

d)

Falkland Islands

3.

What is the climate like in the rainforests of Brazil?

a)

Dry and arid

b)

Hot and humid

c)

Cold and snowy

d)

Mild and temperate

4.

Which mountain range runs nearly the whole length of South America?

a)

Alps

b)

Himalayas

c)

Andes

d)

Rocky Mountains

5.

How long are the Andes?

a)

6,500 metres

b)

5,500 miles

c)

6,500 miles

d)

5,500 metres

6.

True or false: the highest mountain in the world is in the Andes.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

Draw a line showing where the Andes are.

8.

Why did the Cornish head to Peru in the 1800s? Choose TWO.

a)

Because Peru offered better wages

b)

Because Peru had a beautiful landscape

c)

Because Peru had materials that needed to be mined

d)

Because they were part of the British Empire

9.

What was Hayle's role in the Cornish heading to Peru?

a)

Both Hayle and Peru had beautiful beaches.

b)

Hayle had two major mining factories.

c)

Richard Trevithick was born there.

d)

Hayle had a good passport system.

10.

What is the capital city of Brazil?

a)

Rio de Janeiro

b)

Lima

c)

Brasilia

d)

Buenos Aires