Geography of South America

Mr. Lipnick discusses the physical landscape of South America, highlighting its geographic features, tectonic activity, and diverse regions. The video covers the Andes Mountains, western coastal plains, Amazon River Basin, and other regions like the Pampas and Patagonia. It emphasizes the continent's biodiversity and environmental challenges such as deforestation.

Which ocean borders South America to the east?

• Arctic Ocean

• South Atlantic Ocean

• Indian Ocean

• Pacific Ocean

What is the length of the Andes mountain range?

• 3,000 miles

• 5,000 miles

• 4,500 miles

• 6,000 miles

Which mountain in the Andes is the highest outside of Asia?

• Mount Everest

• Mount Elbrus

• Mount Kilimanjaro

• Aconcagua

What is the Amazon River Basin approximately the size of?

• Europe

• Australia

• Continental United States

• Antarctica

Which desert is known as the driest on Earth?

• Sahara Desert

• Gobi Desert

• Atacama Desert

• Kalahari Desert

What percentage of the planet's freshwater flows through the Amazon River?

• 15%

• 25%

• 10%

• 20%

Where are the Guiana Highlands located in relation to the Amazon Basin?

• Southeast

• Northwest

• Southwest

• Northeast

What is the Gran Chaco known for?

• Dense forests

• Desert landscapes

• Large bird species

• Mountain ranges

What is the primary agricultural activity in the Pampas?

• Fruit orchards

• Wheat cultivation

• Cattle herding

• Rice farming

Which region is described as desolate and isolated in South America?

• Amazon Basin

• Patagonia

• Gran Chaco

• Guiana Highlands