South America Facts

What is the largest river (amount of water/volume) in the world?

• Nile River

• Amazon River

• Yangtze River

• Mississippi River

What is the largest rainforest in the world?

• Congo Rainforest

• Amazon Rainforest

• Southeast Asian Rainforest

What is the driest desert in the world?

• Sahara Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Death Valley

Which country was colonized by the Portuguese?

• Brazil

• Guyana

• Surinam

• Argentina

Which country was colonized by Britain (England)?

• Surinam

• Guyana

• French Guiana

• Brazil

Which country was colonized by the Netherlands (Dutch)?

• Surinam

• French Guiana

• Brazil

• Chile

Which country was colonized by the French?

• Brazil

• French Guiana

• Guyana

• Venezuela

Chile, Peru, and Colombia were all colonized by which country?

• Portugal

• Spain

• Netherlands

• France

What is the largest river basin in the world?

• Nile River Basin

• Amazon River Basin

• Mississippi River Basin

• Mississippi River Basin

What type of climate is found in the Amazon Rainforest?

• Warm tropical climate

• Arid desert climate

• Temperate climate

• Polar climate