South America Test

What is a major cause of deforestation in rainforests?

• Climate change

• increase in population

• Natural disasters

• Wildlife conservation

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CCSS.RI.6.1

What is the term for the ongoing flow of air or water in a specific direction?

• Gulf Stream

• currents

• Amazon River

• delta

How do greenhouse gases affect Earth's temperature?

• They trap heat, leading to a rise in Earth's temperature

• They release moisture, causing increased rainfall

• They purify the air, improving air quality

• They support plant growth, enhancing ecosystems

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

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes Mountains

• Himalayas

• Alps

What natural event can lead to severe flooding affecting roads, bridges, and farmland?

• Gulf Stream

• evaporation

• El Nino

• global warming

Which South American country is home to the world's tallest waterfall, Angel Falls?

• Peru

• Argentina

• Chile

• Venezuela

How does deforestation in the Amazon rain forest impact the environment?

• It leads to an increase in biodiversity.

• Less greenhouse gas is removed from the air.

• It causes a decrease in soil erosion.

• It enhances the natural habitat for wildlife.

Why is the Atacama Desert one of the driest places on Earth?

• The Brazil Current diverts rain away from the Chilean coast.

• The Peru Current loses its moisture over the Andes Mountains.

• The Andes Mountains block moist air from reaching the Atacama Desert.

• The Amazon Basin absorbs all the moisture before it reaches the desert.

Which mountain range is the source of the Amazon River?

• the Rocky Mountains

• the Himalayas

• the Andes Mountains

• the Alps

Which region is most suitable for extensive cattle ranching?

• Patagonia

• the Amazon Rainforest

• the Pampas

• the Andes Mountains