Haworth Copy of Unit 3 Benchmark Exam- Latin America

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Last Name

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What is the largest rainforest in the world, located primarily in Brazil?

• Congo Rainforest
• Amazon Rainforest
• Taiga
• Sumatran Rainforest

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

• Rockies
• Andes
• Himalayas
• Appalachian

Which river is the longest in South America?

• Amazon
• Mississippi
• Orinoco
• Parana

Which body of water separates South America from Africa?

• Caribbean Sea
• Atlantic Ocean
• Pacific Ocean
• Gulf of Mexico

What is the name of the group of Islands located at the southern tip of South America?

• Galapagos Islands
• Hawaiian Islands
• Falkland Islands
• Bahamas

Which river basin is home to one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in the world?

• Mississippi Basin
• Congo Basin
• Yangtze Basin
• Amazon Basin

Which of the following is the highest mountain in South America?

• Aconcagua
• Mount Fitz Roy
• Cerro Torre
• Mount Chimborazo