South America Geography reading questions

What is the primary mountain system in South America?

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

Which river basin in South America is the largest watershed in the world?

• Orinoco

• Paraná

• Amazon

• Mississippi

What is the primary biome of the Orinoco River basin?

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Desert

• Tundra

Where is the Atacama Desert located?

• Chile

• Brazil

• Peru

• Argentina

Which animal is found in the Atacama Desert?

• Giraffe

• Penguin

• Lion

• Elephant

What is the name of the massive series of waterfalls located in the Parana River Basin?

• Victoria Falls

• Angel Falls

• Iguazu Falls

• Niagara Falls

Which country is not part of the area covered by the Guiana Highlands?

• Argentina

• Colombia

• Brazil

• Venezuela

What is the primary biome of the Amazon River basin?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Savanna

• Tundra

What is the elevation of the Altiplano of Peru and Bolivia?

• 6,000 feet

• 9,000 feet

• 12,300 feet

• 15,000 feet

Which coastal plain in South America is extremely dry?

• Caribbean coast of Colombia

• Atlantic coast of Brazil

• Gulf coast of Venezuela

• Pacific Coast of Peru and Chili