4th 9 weeks Test

Mount Everest is part of which mountain range?

• Andes

• Himalayas

• Alps

• Rockies

Which continent is the Amazon River located on?

• Africa

• South America

• Asia

• Europe

Paricutín is best described as which type of natural feature?

• River

• Volcano

• Mountain

• Canyon

Imagine you are a geologist studying how rivers shape the land. Which natural wonder would provide the best example for your research?

• Mount Everest

• Grand Canyon

• Paricutín

• Victoria Falls

What is a likely reason why the Ring of Fire has so many volcanoes?

• It is near the equator.

• It is located along tectonic plate boundaries.

• It is in a desert region.

• It is covered by glaciers.

Suppose you are planning a documentary about the impact of volcanic eruptions on human settlements. Which natural wonder would be most relevant to include?

• Paricutín

• Great Barrier Reef

• Amazon River

• Northern Lights

What is the Ring of Fire known for?

• Deserts

• Volcanoes and earthquakes

• Rainforests

• Glaciers

Which of the following best describes the Amazon River’s significance?

• It is the longest river in the world.

• It has the largest volume of water of any river.

• It is the deepest river in the world.

• It is the coldest river in the world.

If you were to create a travel guide for people interested in both natural beauty and geological activity, which two wonders from the list would you recommend and why?

• Mount Everest and Victoria Falls, because they are both mountains.

• Paricutín and the Grand Canyon, because one is a volcano and the other is a canyon formed by erosion.

• Northern Lights and Rio de Janeiro, because they are both cities.

• Amazon River and Great Barrier Reef, because they are both deserts.

Which of the following best explains why the Grand Canyon is considered a natural wonder?

• It is the tallest mountain in the world.

• It is a massive canyon carved by the Colorado River over millions of years.

• It is the largest coral reef.

• It is a famous volcano.