Physical Features of South America

South America is the _________ largest continent.

Which one is NOT a physical region that South America is divided into?

• Mountains & Highlands

• River basins

• Coastal plains

• Basin Plateaus

A _________ is a community of animals and plants that spreads over an area with a relatively uniform climate.

What is the world's largest mountain system?

• Mount Everest

• Andes

• Appalachian Mountains

• Mount Rainer

The highest peak in the Andes is the ______________

Which one is NOT a principal highland area in South America?

• Brazilian Highlands

• Guiana Highlands

• Chilean Highlands

Check all of the river basins in South America.

• Amazon

• Orinoco

• Mississippi

• Paraguay/Parana

What is an area of low, flat land next to a seacoast?

• Coastal Plain

• River basin

• Mountain

• Highland

South American coastal plains are found on which coast of Brazil?

• SouthEastern

• SouthWestern

• NorthEastern

• NorthWestern

The ________ is considered the driest desert in the world.