South America's Physical Geography Quiz

What is the highest peak in the Andes Mountains?

• Mount Everest

• Mount McKinley

• Mount Aconcagua

• Mount Kilimanjaro

Which countries does the Andes Mountains run through?

• Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela

• Spain, Portugal, France

• Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras

• Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay

What is the largest river in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Congo River

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Mississippi River

How many species of trees are found in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Approximately 100

• Around 500

• Less than 1,000

• Approximately 16,000

Which country is the Atacama Desert located in?

• Peru

• Argentina

• Brazil

• Chile

What is the average annual precipitation in the Atacama Desert?

• Less than 1 millimeter

• 500 millimeters

• 1000 millimeters

• 100 millimeters

What is the name of the national park located in the Patagonia Region?

• Los Glaciares National Park

• Amazon Rainforest National Park

• Machu Picchu National Park

• Iguazu National Park

Which animal is commonly found in the wildlife of the Patagonia Region?

• Penguin

• Kangaroo

• Polar bear

• Guanaco

Which ocean does the Amazon River flow into?

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

What is the approximate length of the Amazon River?

• 6,000 miles (9,656 kilometers)

• 3,500 miles (5,632 kilometers)

• 4,345 miles (7,062 kilometers)

• 2,000 miles (3,218 kilometers)