South America Quiz

What is the largest river basin in South America?

• Orinoco basin

• Mississippi basin

• Amazon basin

• Paraná basin

Which mountain range lies along the western edge of South America?

• Alps

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Rocky Mountains

What is the most extensive river system in the world?

• Amazon River

• Nile River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

Which two languages are most commonly spoken in South America?

• German and Italian

• Spanish and Portuguese

• Dutch and Russian

• English and French

What type of climate does most of South America have?

• Arctic

• Tropical

• Desert

• Temperate

Which animal is NOT commonly found in the Andes?

• Llama

• Alpaca

• Kangaroo

• Jaguar

What is the main religion in South America?

• Buddhism

• Hinduism

• Islam

• Roman Catholicism

Which country is the leading exporter of beef in South America?

• Brazil

• Argentina

• Peru

• Chile

Which mineral is NOT mentioned as being mined in the Andes?

• Tin

• Gold

• Zinc

• Copper

Which South American country is the leading manufacturing country?

• Brazil

• Peru

• Argentina

• Chile