Latin America Geography Quiz

What are the three regions of Latin America?

• North America, Central America, South America

• Europe, Asia, Africa

• Australia, Antarctica, Asia

• North America, South America, Europe

Which two oceans border Latin America?

• Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean and Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean and Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean and Arctic Ocean

What is an isthmus?

• A narrow strip of land with water on one side

• A large body of water surrounded by land

• A mountain range

• A desert

What is the purpose of the Panama Canal?

• To connect North America and South America

• To connect the Atlantic and Indian Oceans

• To connect the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans

• To connect Europe and Asia

What are the smaller islands in the Caribbean made of?

• Sand

• Coral

• Rock

• Ice

Which body of water is located between Cuba and South America?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which mountain range is the longest continuous mountain range in the world?

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Atacama Desert

Which waterway connects the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Panama Canal

• Amazon River

• Atacama Desert

Which region is known for its mild tropical climate and stunning beaches?

• Gulf of Mexico

• Caribbean Sea

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which desert is considered the driest place on earth?

• Sierra Madre Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Amazon Rainforest

• Atacama Desert