Quiz on The Americas

Who is the Italian explorer that originated the name America?

• Christopher Colombus

• Amerigo Vespucci

• Marco Polo

• Vasco da Gama

Which ocean borders the continent of North America to the east?

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Gulf of Mexico

In which hemisphere is South America located?

• Northern Hemisphere

• Southern Hemisphere

• Eastern Hemisphere

• Western Hemisphere

What is the climate like in North America as you move farther south?

• Cold

• Marine

• Subarctic

• Tropical

Which country is the largest in North America?

• Mexico

• Canada

• Greenland

• United States

What is the highest point in North America?

• Mount Fuji

• Mount Everest

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Mount McKinley

Which ocean meets at the southern point of South America?

• Indian Ocean

• Arctic Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

• Atlantic Ocean

Which country has the largest population in South America?

• Peru

• Chile

• Argentina

• Brazil

What is the driest area in the world located in South America?

• Kalahari Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Sahara Desert

How many countries are there in South America?

• 14

• 10

• 16

• 12