South America Quiz

Which mountain range in South America is the second highest in the world?

• Rockies

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

Which desert in South America is one of the driest in the world?

• Sahara

• Gobi

• Atacama

• Kalahari

What type of landform in South America is characterized by hilly areas used for terrace farming?

• Mountains

• Desert

• Highlands

• Pampas

What are the flat grasslands in South America that are good for farming and ranching called?

• Pampas

• Savannas

• Steppes

• Prairies

Which type of landform in South America is known for lots of rain, high biodiversity, and many types of fruits and foods grown there?

• Desert

• Rainforest

• Tundra

• Savanna

The Amazon river is the ______ longest river in the world.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

What is a tributary?

• A river or stream that flows into a larger river.

• A large river that flows into the ocean.

• A small lake connected to a river.

• A river that flows parallel to another river.

Many minerals are found near what natural features?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What country has a lot of oil?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Venezuela and Colombia

• Chile

Which of the following is NOT a product farmed or found in South America?

• Oil

• Coffee

• Wheat

• Vanilla