Ch 8 South America/Andes

What is the world's second-tallest mountain range?

• Rocky Mountains

• Andes

• Appalachian Mountains

• Alps

Which rainforest is mentioned as a dominant physical characteristic of South America?

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Taiga Forest

• Savanah

What desert is located in the coastal plains of South America?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Mojave Desert

What is the elevation of the highland valleys and plateaus in the Andes?

• 10,000 feet

• 12,000 feet

• 16,000 feet

• 20,000 feet

Which indigenous people are mentioned as living in the Andes?

• Navajo

• Quechua

• Sioux

• Maori

What type of climate is found at high elevations in the Andes?

• Tropical

• Alpine tundra

• Desert

• Mediterranean

What is 'vertical trade'?

• Trade between different countries

• Meeting of peoples from differing elevations to barter goods

• Trade conducted by ship

• Trade that occurs in urban areas only

Which country is known for the Galapagos Islands?

• Peru

• Chile

• Ecuador

• Bolivia

What percentage of Ecuador's population is of at least partial European descent?

• 30%

• 50%

• 70%

• 90%

What is the highest navigable lake in the world?

• Lake Titicaca

• Lake Superior

• Lake Baikal

• Lake Victoria