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Chapter 8 Practice Questions - Physical Geography

Total questions: 99

Worksheet time: 52mins

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Class
Date
1.

What is the primary geographic feature that runs along the western side of South America?

a)

Brazilian Highlands

b)

Amazon River Basin

c)

Andes Mountains

d)

Patagonia

e)

Orinoco River Basin

2.

Machu Picchu was built primarily as a:

a)

Military fortress

b)

Trading post

c)

Religious temple

d)

Retreat for Incan rulers

e)

Royal prison

3.

Which region is described as a rugged plateau running parallel to the north coast, separating Venezuela's Caribbean coast from the Amazon Basin?

a)

Brazilian Highlands

b)

Patagonia

c)

Altiplano

d)

Guiana Highlands

e)

Pampas

4.

The Brazilian Highlands influence the continent's drainage by causing most waters to flow into two great water systems: the Amazon and the:

a)

Orinoco River

b)

São Francisco River

c)

Rio de la Plata

d)

Paraná River

e)

Magdalena River

5.

Which of the following is a subregion of the Andes that is a high plateau with an average elevation of 12,000 feet?

a)

Atacama Desert

b)

Patagonia

c)

Altiplano

d)

Llanos

e)

Pantanal

6.

The world's driest desert, located in South America, is the:

a)

Patagonian Desert

b)

Sechura Desert

c)

Atacama Desert

d)

Monte Desert

e)

La Guajira Desert

7.

Which South American country fought with Great Britain over the Falkland Islands in 1982?

a)

Chile

b)

Brazil

c)

Argentina

d)

Uruguay

e)

Peru

8.

The Orinoco River Basin includes a subregion of broad grassy plains called the:

a)

Pampas

b)

Llanos

c)

Gran Chaco

d)

Pantanal

e)

Cerrado

9.

The largest river basin in the world, covering 40% of South America, is the:

a)

Orinoco River Basin

b)

Rio de la Plata Basin

c)

Amazon River Basin

d)

São Francisco Basin

e)

Paraná River Basin

10.

The second-largest drainage basin in South America, which includes the Gran Chaco, Pantanal, and Pampas, is the:

a)

Orinoco River Basin

b)

Amazon River Basin

c)

Rio de la Plata Basin

d)

Tocantins-Araguaia Basin

e)

Magdalena Basin

11.

Mount Chimborazo's summit is notable for being:

a)

The tallest peak in the Andes

b)

The most active volcano in South America

c)

The farthest point from the center of the Earth

d)

The oldest mountain in the continent

e)

The source of the Amazon River

12.

The Brazilian Highlands show geologic similarities to corresponding landscapes in which African country, suggesting continental drift?

a)

Nigeria

b)

Ghana

c)

South Africa

d)

Angola

e)

Kenya

13.

The Gran Chaco is stony because it is filled with alluvial debris from the Andes and the:

a)

Patagonian Plateau

b)

Guiana Highlands

c)

Brazilian Highlands

d)

Altiplano

e)

Coastal ranges of Chile

14.

Chile's archipelago, with glacially carved valleys flooded to form fjords, is similar to which North American feature?

a)

The Rocky Mountains

b)

The Great Lakes

c)

Alaska's Inside Passage

d)

The Florida Everglades

e)

The Mississippi Delta

15.

The huge, block-shaped mountains in the Guiana Highlands, formed by erosion, are called:

a)

Escarpments

b)

Tepuis

c)

Moraines

d)

Mesas

e)

Volcanic plugs

16.

Which lake, located on the border of Bolivia and Peru, is one of the highest navigable lakes in the world?

a)

Lake Maracaibo

b)

Lake Titicaca

c)

Lake Poopó

d)

Lake Buenos Aires

e)

Lake Valencia

17.

Lake Maracaibo is notable for which unique weather phenomenon?

a)

Constant fog

b)

Catatumbo lightning

c)

Hurricane formation

18.

The Amazon River holds records for all of the following EXCEPT:

a)

A) Largest drainage area

b)

B) Greatest volume of water

c)

C) Longest river in the world

d)

D) Widest river mouth

e)

E) Carries 20% of world's fresh water to ocean

19.

Angel Falls, the world's highest uninterrupted waterfall, is part of which river system?

a)

Amazon

b)

Orinoco

c)

Paraná

d)

Rio de la Plata

e)

Magdalena

20.

The widest estuary on the Atlantic coast of South America is the:

a)

Amazon River mouth

b)

Río de la Plata

c)

Orinoco River delta

d)

Bay of San Jorge

e)

Gulf of Guayaquil

21.

The passageway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans in southern South America is the:

a)

Panama Canal

b)

Beagle Channel

c)

Strait of Magellan

d)

Drake Passage

e)

Cook Strait

22.

The wider portion of South America is located in the tropics, resulting in:

a)

Extreme seasonal temperature variation

b)

Little seasonal temperature variation

c)

Constant snowfall in the mountains

d)

Year-round dry conditions

e)

Frequent tornadoes

23.

The two main factors affecting South America's climate are the Intertropical Convergence Zone and:

a)

A) Ocean currents

b)

B) Latitude

24.

The area encircling the earth where trade winds converge, causing wet and dry seasons, is called the:

a)

Doldrums

b)

Horse Latitudes

c)

Roaring Forties

d)

Polar Front

e)

Sub-tropical High

25.

The Amazon rainforest has a wet season primarily caused by:

a)

Increased solar radiation

b)

Runoff from the Andes causing flooding

c)

Melting snow from the mountains

d)

Hurricanes from the Atlantic

e)

Changes in ocean salinity

26.

Unlike the Amazon Basin, the Brazilian Highlands have a more distinct rainy season due to:

a)

The shifting direct rays of the sun every six months

b)

Constant cloud cover from the Atlantic

c)

The influence of the Peru Current

d)

Higher elevation attracting more storms

e)

Deforestation in the region

27.

Cities like Bogotá, Quito, and La Paz have spring-like weather year-round primarily because of their:

a)

Proximity to the equator

b)

High altitude

c)

Coastal location

d)

Surrounding rainforests

e)

Latitude

28.

The cold, low-salinity ocean current that dominates the waters off Ecuador, Peru, and Northern Chile is the:

a)

Brazil Current

b)

Falkland Current

c)

Peru (Humboldt) Current

d)

South Equatorial Current

e)

Antarctic Circumpolar Current

29.

The Peru Current is responsible for causing the:

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30.

Which of the following is a major feature of the climate in northern Chile?

a)

High rainfall in the Andes

b)

High rainfall in the Andes

c)

Atacama Desert

d)

Fertile Pampas region

e)

Wet seasons in Brazil

31.

The southern half of South America has a climate that is:

a)

Consistently tropical wet

b)

Quite different from the tropical north

c)

Identical to the Amazon Basin

d)

Unaffected by ocean currents

e)

Dominated by monsoons

32.

Which region in Argentina has a semiarid climate that supports vast grasslands?

a)

Patagonia

b)

The Pampas

c)

The Gran Chaco

d)

The Altiplano

e)

The Llanos

33.

Roughly what percentage of the world's coffee comes from South America?

a)

25%

b)

40%

c)

60%

d)

75%

e)

90%

34.

The main South American countries known for coffee production are Brazil, Colombia, and:

a)

A) Argentina

b)

B) Chile

c)

C) Peru

d)

D) Venezuela

e)

E) Ecuador

35.

Chile and Argentina are able to sell fruits to the Northern Hemisphere during its off-season because:

a)

They use advanced greenhouse technology

b)

They have opposite seasons

c)

Their soil is more fertile

d)

They have lower labor costs

e)

They are closer to major shipping routes

36.

A grain grown in Peru known for its high vitamin content is:

a)

Amaranth

b)

Quinoa

c)

Sorghum

d)

Millet

e)

Barley

37.

Brazil is the top global producer of:

a)

Corn

b)

Wheat

c)

Sugar

d)

Rice

e)

Soybean

38.

Ecuador and Colombia have become major producers of cut flowers due to their:

a)

Steady climates

b)

Abundant water supply

c)

Low labor costs

d)

Proximity to the US

e)

Government subsidies

39.

South America supplies approximately what percentage of the world's beef?

a)

10%

b)

15%

c)

23%

d)

35%

e)

50%

40.

Which country is part of the "copper ring" and produces almost 40% of the world's copper?

a)

Peru

b)

Brazil

c)

Chile

d)

Argentina

e)

Bolivia

41.

Which country has the greatest amount of proven oil reserves in South America?

a)

Brazil

b)

Colombia

c)

Ecuador

d)

Argentina

e)

Venezuela

42.

The majority of South America was colonized by which two European powers?

a)

France and the Netherlands

b)

Spain and Portugal

c)

Great Britain and France

d)

Portugal and the Netherlands

e)

Spain and Great Britain

43.

What is a common characteristic of South American governments since the 1830s, according to the text?

a)

A) Long-standing stable democracies

b)

B) Oscillation between military and socialist dictatorships

c)

C) Consistent monarchies

d)

D) Direct rule by European powers

e)

E) Unified continental government

44.

As of 2019, which South American country was noted as the most stable and successful?

a)

Brazil

b)

Argentina

c)

Chile

d)

Uruguay

e)

Colombia

45.

In 1970, Chile elected which Marxist president, leading to a coup in 1973?

a)

Augusto Pinochet

b)

Salvador Allende

c)

Isabel Perón

d)

Simón Bolívar

e)

Juan Perón

46.

Who was the first female chief of state in South America?

a)

Eva Perón

b)

Michelle Bachelet

c)

Isabel Perón

d)

Dilma Rousseff

e)

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

47.

The Bible condemns both oppression and:

a)

Poverty

b)

Wealth

c)

Anarchy

48.

According to the Bible study guide, a biblical response to oppression includes:

a)

Immediate violent revolution

b)

Going to the Lord as your refuge

c)

Ignoring the government

d)

Emigrating to another country

e)

Withholding taxes

49.

The European Space Agency launches its rockets from French Guiana because:

a)

It is politically neutral territory

b)

The location near the equator is ideal

c)

It has the most advanced facilities

d)

European soil is not suitable for launch

e)

It is the cheapest option

50.

What is a significant challenge faced by landlocked countries in South America?

a)

Lack of natural resources

b)

Extreme weather conditions

c)

Difficulty moving goods to ports

d)

Overpopulation

e)

Cultural homogeneity

51.

Which country has the largest economy in South America but is fourth in per capita GDP?

a)

Argentina

b)

Chile

c)

Colombia

d)

Brazil

e)

Peru

52.

Despite having the largest proven oil reserves in South America, which country ranks last in per capita GDP on the continent?

a)

Ecuador

b)

Colombia

c)

Venezuela

d)

Bolivia

e)

Suriname

53.

The Mercosur Alliance includes Brazil, Paraguay, Argentina, and:

(a)  

54.

The Pacific Alliance includes Chile, Colombia, Peru, and:

a)

Brazil

b)

Mexico

c)

Ecuador

d)

Argentina

e)

Panama

55.

Which country is noted for having the fastest-growing economy in South America due to little debt and not following Venezuela's policies?

a)

Chile

b)

Colombia

c)

Peru

d)

Uruguay

e)

Ecuador

56.

Brazil has the largest manufacturing base in South America, producing cars, airplanes, and:

a)

Computers

b)

Smartphones

c)

Electrical machinery

d)

Ships

e)

Pharmaceuticals

57.

Brazil's declining fertility rate has been partly attributed by researchers to the influence of:

a)

Government policies

b)

Economic recession

c)

Telenovelas (soap operas)

d)

Religious beliefs

e)

Urban pollution

58.

Most of the people in South America live:

a)

In the Amazon Basin

b)

In the Andes Mountains

c)

In the interior plains

d)

Near the coasts

e)

On the Altiplano

59.

The northern nations of Ecuador, Colombia, and Venezuela have a majority of which ethnic group?

a)

European

b)

Mestizo

c)

Indigenous/Amerindian

d)

African

e)

East Indian

60.

The Guianas (Guyana, Suriname, French Guiana) have a majority population descended from:

a)

Spanish colonists

b)

Slaves brought by Europeans

c)

Indigenous tribes

d)

East Indian indentured servants

e)

Portuguese explorers

61.

The southern nations of Uruguay, Argentina, and Chile are characterized by majorities of which ethnic heritage?

a)

Indigenous

b)

Mestizo

c)

African

d)

European

e)

East Indian

62.

Which South American country is the only one with a majority indigenous or Amerindian population?

a)

Paraguay

b)

Peru

c)

Bolivia

d)

Ecuador

e)

Guyana

63.

What percentage of the world's uncontacted peoples are estimated to live in the Amazon?

a)

50%

b)

75%

c)

87%

64.

South America is the most urbanized region in the world, with approximately what percentage of people living in cities?

a)

60%

b)

70%

c)

80%

d)

90%

e)

95%

65.

Latin American culture is described as "multiserve," meaning it has characteristics of both:

a)

High-context and low-context cultures

b)

Individualistic and collectivistic societies

c)

Religious and secular worldviews

d)

Urban and rural lifestyles

e)

Traditional and modern values

66.

In Latin American culture, social events typically:

a)

Begin exactly on time

b)

Start well after the scheduled time

c)

Are very short and formal

d)

Do not involve family

e)

Are always held outdoors

67.

The official language of Brazil is:

a)

Spanish

b)

Portuguese

c)

French

d)

Dutch

e)

English

68.

The official language of Suriname is a form of:

a)

English

b)

Spanish

c)

French

d)

Dutch

e)

Portuguese

69.

Latin America is ranked as the most violent region in the world, accounting for what percentage of the world's murders?

a)

15%

b)

25%

c)

39%

70.

The most popular sport in South America, called "the beautiful game," is:

a)

Baseball

b)

Basketball

c)

Soccer (fútbol)

d)

Rugby

e)

Tennis

71.

The festival "Carnival," which means "farewell to meat," occurs before:

a)

Christmas

b)

Easter

c)

Lent

d)

The New Year

e)

The summer solstice

72.

Which city hosts the most famous Carnival celebration in South America?

a)

Buenos Aires, Argentina

b)

Lima, Peru

c)

Santiago, Chile

d)

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

e)

Quito, Ecuador

73.

In the context of Acts 2, the word "tongues" refers to:

a)

Angelic speech

b)

Ecstatic utterances

c)

Foreign languages

d)

Poetic verses

e)

Secret codes

74.

According to Deuteronomy, a test of a true prophet is that their words:

a)

Are always comforting

b)

Come to pass

c)

Are spoken in a trance

d)

Contradict previous leaders

e)

Are accompanied by miracles

75.

The first pope from Latin America, Pope Francis, is originally from which country?

a)

Brazil

b)

Chile

c)

Colombia

76.

A major hindrance to evangelism in South America is that many people:

a)

Have never heard the gospel

b)

Are hostile to all religions

c)

Have accepted an incorrect gospel and believe they are already Christians

d)

Only speak indigenous languages

e)

Practice traditional tribal religions

77.

The top reason cited for people in South America switching to Pentecostalism is:

a)

Seeking financial prosperity

b)

Seeking a personal connection with God

c)

Family tradition

d)

Political pressure

e)

Social status

78.

Pentecostalism arose in America from which religious tradition?

a)

Lutheran

b)

Baptist

c)

Methodist-Holiness

d)

Presbyterian

e)

Anglican

79.

Initially, the gift of tongues in Pentecostalism was defined as the ability to speak:

a)

The language of angels

b)

In ecstatic speech

c)

In unknown foreign languages

d)

In poetic metaphors

e)

In a state of unconsciousness

80.

Pentecostal church services appeal to people in Latin America partly because their culture is:

a)

Stoic and reserved

b)

Emotional and colorful

c)

Highly intellectual

d)

Focused on silence and meditation

e)

Averse to public displays

81.

Since the 1980s, there has been increasing outside pressure to protect the:

a)

Pampas grasslands

b)

Patagonian ice fields

c)

Amazon rainforest

d)

Atacama Desert

e)

Guiana Highlands

82.

Which country has the largest percentage of protected land in the world, though enforcement is a problem?

a)

Brazil

b)

Chile

c)

Venezuela

d)

Colombia

e)

Ecuador

83.

Chile has massive solar power plants located in the:

a)

Patagonia region

b)

Altiplano

c)

Atacama Desert

d)

Brazilian Highlands

e)

Pampas

84.

The Amazon rainforest is often called the "lungs" of South America because its trees produce:

a)

Carbon dioxide and nitrogen

b)

Water vapor and oxygen

c)

Methane and ozone

d)

Pollen and spores

e)

Clouds and rain only

85.

Cutting down 40% of the trees in the Amazon could reduce precipitation in the area by what percentage?

a)

15%

b)

25%

c)

33%

d)

43%

e)

50%

86.

A Christian approach to environmental resources should involve:

a)

Using them without any concern for the future

b)

Preserving them completely untouched

c)

Using them wisely to meet needs while thinking of the future

d)

Letting the market decide their use

e)

Only using renewable resources

87.

The most polluted river in South America, located on the edge of Buenos Aires, is the:

a)

Amazon River

b)

Orinoco River

c)

Riachuelo River

d)

Paraná River

e)

Uruguay River

88.

The soil in the Amazon is poor for farming due to insects, rapid decay, and a process where rains dissolve and carry away nutrients called:

a)

Erosion

b)

Leaching

c)

Desalination

d)

Sedimentation

e)

Laterization

89.

A major threat to indigenous tribes in the Amazon comes from contact with illegal miners, loggers, and:

a)

Tourists

b)

Missionaries

c)

Government officials

d)

Cocaine traffickers

e)

Scientists

90.

Brazil and Argentina are projected to be the world's top food suppliers by 2050, mainly for soybeans, sugar, and:

a)

Coffee

b)

Corn

c)

Wheat

d)

Cattle

e)

Rice

91.

One solution to illegal mining and logging has been to provide indigenous peoples with a means of:

a)

Joining the mining operations

b)

Reporting instances to raise awareness

c)

Relocating to cities

d)

Purchasing the land themselves

e)

Forming their own police forces

92.

When tribes are presented with the gospel, they often accept it wholeheartedly because they have been living in fear of:

a)

Their governments

b)

Natural disasters

c)

Their spirits

93.

The Waorani people (formerly Auca) were successfully reached by missionaries including:

a)

David Livingstone

b)

Hudson Taylor

c)

Jim Elliot and Nate Saint

d)

William Carey

e)

Adoniram Judson

94.

In Medellín, Colombia, what system was built to connect mountainside slums with the city's metro system?

a)

A monorail

b)

A network of bridges

c)

A gondola lift system

d)

A series of tunnels

e)

A fleet of buses

95.

The Medellín gondola system reduced a one-hour commute to less than:

a)

5 minutes

b)

10 minutes

c)

15 minutes

d)

30 minutes

e)

45 minutes

96.

Rio de Janeiro's similar gondola project was less successful partly because:

a)

It was too expensive

b)

The technology was faulty

c)

The geography made start/end points inconvenient

d)

Residents preferred buses

e)

It was built after the Olympic

97.

The text suggests that solutions to urban poverty require:

a)

Immediate financial handouts

b)

Long-term commitment from both leaders and residents

c)

Strict government control

d)

Reliance on international aid only

e)

Focusing solely on economic growth

98.

According to the "Living in God's World" section, the greatest evil in any culture is:

a)

Poverty

b)

Violence

99.

Christians should support the use of the Earth's resources based on:

a)

The teachings of modern economics

b)

The concept of manifest destiny

c)

Genesis 1:26-28 (Creation Mandate)

d)

The doctrine of predestination

e)

The writings of the early church fathers