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Exploring the Western Hemisphere

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the largest country in South America?

a)

Chile

b)

Argentina

c)

Colombia

d)

Brazil

2.

Which mountain range runs along the western edge of South America?

a)

Andes

b)

Himalayas

c)

Appalachian Mountains

d)

Rocky Mountains

3.

Name the capital city of Brazil.

a)

São Paulo

b)

Rio de Janeiro

c)

Salvador

d)

Brasília

4.

What is the primary climate zone found in northern Canada?

a)

Temperate

b)

Tropical

c)

Tundra

d)

Desert

5.

Which climate zone is characterized by hot summers and cold winters in the United States?

a)

Tropical rainforest climate

b)

Mediterranean climate

c)

Humid continental climate

d)

Desert climate

6.

What is the longest river in South America?

a)

Orinoco River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Paraná River

d)

Nile River

7.

Which river is known as the second longest river in the world?

a)

Yangtze River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Nile River

d)

Mississippi River

8.

What natural resource is Canada the largest producer of?

a)

Maple syrup

b)

Maple candy

c)

Maple wood

d)

Maple leaves

9.

Which province in Canada is known for its oil sands?

a)

Manitoba

b)

Alberta

c)

Saskatchewan

d)

British Columbia

10.

What is the main political boundary that separates the United States and Canada?

a)

Geographical divide

b)

State line

c)

National boundary

d)

International border

11.

Which country in South America is landlocked?

a)

Chile

b)

Argentina

c)

Colombia

d)

Paraguay

12.

What is the predominant climate zone in the Amazon rainforest?

a)

Arid climate

b)

Temperate climate

c)

Tropical climate

d)

Continental climate

13.

Name one major river that flows through the United States.

a)

Columbia River

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Ohio River

14.

What natural resource is abundant in the Amazon rainforest?

a)

Minerals

b)

Coal

c)

Fresh water

d)

Timber

15.

Which two countries share the longest border in South America?

a)

Brazil and Argentina

b)

Paraguay and Uruguay

c)

Colombia and Venezuela

d)

Chile and Peru

16.

What is the capital of Argentina?

a)

Santiago

b)

Buenos Aires

c)

Brasilia

d)

Lima

17.

Which climate zone is found in the southern part of South America?

a)

Arid climate zone

b)

Tropical climate zone

c)

Temperate climate zone

d)

Polar climate zone

18.

What is the primary natural resource found in the Great Lakes region?

a)

Freshwater

b)

Coal

c)

Minerals

d)

Timber

19.

Which river flows through the Grand Canyon?

a)

Mississippi River

b)

Amazon River

c)

Rio Grande

d)

Colorado River

20.

What is the main political boundary that separates North and South America?

a)

Panama Canal

b)

Mississippi River

c)

Great Wall of China

d)

Amazon River