Physical Features of North and South Americas Quiz

What are the two major mountain ranges in North America?

• Rocky Mountains and Appalachian Mountains

• Himalayas and Andes Mountains

• Sierra Nevada and Cascade Range

• Ural Mountains and Great Dividing Range

Name the highest peak in North America and the mountain range it is a part of.

• Mount Rainier, Cascade Range

• Mount Elbert, Rocky Mountains

• Denali, Alaska Range

• Mount Whitney, Sierra Nevada Range

Name two major rivers in South America.

• Nile River and Ganges River

• Amazon River and Paraná River

• Danube River and Rhine River

• Mississippi River and Colorado River

Which river is the longest in South America and what countries does it flow through?

• Amazon River, Brazil, Peru, Colombia

• Nile River, Egypt, Sudan, Ethiopia

• Mississippi River, USA, Canada, Mexico

• Yangtze River, China, India, Bangladesh

What are the main climate zones in North America?

• Polar, Mediterranean, Steppe, Highland

• Arctic, Subarctic, Temperate, and Tropical

• Desert, Tundra, Rainforest, Savanna

• Polar, Arid, Continental, Oceanic

Which climate zone in North America is characterized by cold winters and hot summers?

• Desert

• Mediterranean

• Tropical Rainforest

• Humid Continental

What are some geographical features of the Amazon Rainforest?

• Tall mountains and deep valleys

• Frozen tundra and icy lakes

• Desert terrain and sand dunes

• Vast size and diverse ecosystem

Name two unique animal species found in the Amazon Rainforest.

• Polar Bear and Penguin

• Jaguar and Poison Dart Frog

• Elephant and Giraffe

• Kangaroo and Koala

What are some coastal features of North and South Americas?

• mountains, deserts, forests

• beaches, cliffs, bays, peninsulas, and islands

• canyons, plateaus, glaciers

• lakes, rivers, waterfalls

Name two important coastal cities in North and South Americas.

• Miami and Rio de Janeiro

• New York and Los Angeles

• Toronto and Buenos Aires

• Seattle and San Francisco